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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.14, 2,155.83 and 899.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.14, 2,155.83 and 899.09 is: 1,240.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.14 : 2,155.83 = 899.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.14/2,155.83 = 899.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.14x = 2,155.83 × 899.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.14x = 1,938,285.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,938,285.87/1,562.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.79

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