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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,561.96, 2,155.53 and 863.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,561.96, 2,155.53 and 863.29 is: 1,191.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,561.96 : 2,155.53 = 863.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,561.96/2,155.53 = 863.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,561.96x = 2,155.53 × 863.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,561.96x = 1,860,847.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860,847.49/1,561.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.35

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