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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.01, 2,155.53 and 853.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.01, 2,155.53 and 853.84 is: 1,178.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.01 : 2,155.53 = 853.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.01/2,155.53 = 853.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.01x = 2,155.53 × 853.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.01x = 1,840,462.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840,462.69/1,562.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.26

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