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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,557.30, 2,331.96 and 863.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,557.30, 2,331.96 and 863.19 is: 1,292.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,557.30 : 2,331.96 = 863.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,557.30/2,331.96 = 863.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,557.30x = 2,331.96 × 863.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,557.30x = 2,012,924.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012,924.55/1,557.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.57

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