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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.10, 2,155.70 and 853.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.10, 2,155.70 and 853.95 is: 1,178.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.10 : 2,155.70 = 853.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.10/2,155.70 = 853.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.10x = 2,155.70 × 853.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.10x = 1,840,844.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840,844.97/1,562.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.45

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