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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.19, 2,155.82 and 863.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.19, 2,155.82 and 863.57 is: 1,191.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.19 : 2,155.82 = 863.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.19/2,155.82 = 863.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.19x = 2,155.82 × 863.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.19x = 1,861,690.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861,690.70/1,562.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.72

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