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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.16, 2,155.96 and 899.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.16, 2,155.96 and 899.00 is: 1,240.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.16 : 2,155.96 = 899.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.16/2,155.96 = 899.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.16x = 2,155.96 × 899.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.16x = 1,938,214.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,938,214.55/1,562.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.73

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