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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,561.46, 2,154.75 and 862.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,561.46, 2,154.75 and 862.82 is: 1,190.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,561.46 : 2,154.75 = 862.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,561.46/2,154.75 = 862.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,561.46x = 2,154.75 × 862.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,561.46x = 1,859,161.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,859,161.40/1,561.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.66

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