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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.27, 2,155.93 and 863.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.27, 2,155.93 and 863.65 is: 1,191.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.27 : 2,155.93 = 863.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.27/2,155.93 = 863.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.27x = 2,155.93 × 863.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.27x = 1,861,968.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861,968.94/1,562.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.84

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