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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,557.73, 2,332.95 and 863.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,557.73, 2,332.95 and 863.29 is: 1,292.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,557.73 : 2,332.95 = 863.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,557.73/2,332.95 = 863.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,557.73x = 2,332.95 × 863.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,557.73x = 2,014,012.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,014,012.41/1,557.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.91

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