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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562, 2,155.60 and 941.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562, 2,155.60 and 941.04 is: 1,298.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562 : 2,155.60 = 941.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562/2,155.60 = 941.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562x = 2,155.60 × 941.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562x = 2,028,505.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028,505.82/1,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.66

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