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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,561.63, 2,154.90 and 862.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,561.63, 2,154.90 and 862.96 is: 1,190.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,561.63 : 2,154.90 = 862.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,561.63/2,154.90 = 862.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,561.63x = 2,154.90 × 862.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,561.63x = 1,859,592.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,859,592.50/1,561.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.80

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