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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,561.62, 2,155.04 and 863

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,561.62, 2,155.04 and 863 is: 1,190.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,561.62 : 2,155.04 = 863 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,561.62/2,155.04 = 863/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,561.62x = 2,155.04 × 863
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,561.62x = 1,859,799.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,859,799.52/1,561.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.94

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