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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.26, 2,156.13 and 899.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.26, 2,156.13 and 899.10 is: 1,240.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.26 : 2,156.13 = 899.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.26/2,156.13 = 899.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.26x = 2,156.13 × 899.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.26x = 1,938,576.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,938,576.48/1,562.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.88

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