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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.25, 2,155.91 and 863.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.25, 2,155.91 and 863.63 is: 1,191.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.25 : 2,155.91 = 863.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.25/2,155.91 = 863.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.25x = 2,155.91 × 863.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.25x = 1,861,893.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861,893.46/1,562.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.80

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