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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.00, 2,155.61 and 863.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.00, 2,155.61 and 863.51 is: 1,191.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.00 : 2,155.61 = 863.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.00/2,155.61 = 863.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.00x = 2,155.61 × 863.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.00x = 1,861,382.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861,382.17/1,562.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.67

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