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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.18, 2,155.92 and 863.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.18, 2,155.92 and 863.54 is: 1,191.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.18 : 2,155.92 = 863.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.18/2,155.92 = 863.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.18x = 2,155.92 × 863.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.18x = 1,861,723.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861,723.16/1,562.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.75

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