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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.06, 2,155.68 and 863.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.06, 2,155.68 and 863.44 is: 1,191.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.06 : 2,155.68 = 863.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.06/2,155.68 = 863.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.06x = 2,155.68 × 863.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.06x = 1,861,294.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861,294.95/1,562.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.56

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