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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,561.71, 2,155.14 and 863.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,561.71, 2,155.14 and 863.04 is: 1,190.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,561.71 : 2,155.14 = 863.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,561.71/2,155.14 = 863.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,561.71x = 2,155.14 × 863.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,561.71x = 1,859,972.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,859,972.03/1,561.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.98

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