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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,561.63, 2,154.38 and 1,029.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,561.63, 2,154.38 and 1,029.84 is: 1,420.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,561.63 : 2,154.38 = 1,029.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,561.63/2,154.38 = 1,029.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,561.63x = 2,154.38 × 1,029.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,561.63x = 2,218,666.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,218,666.70/1,561.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.74

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