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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.37, 2,155.93 and 964.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.37, 2,155.93 and 964.69 is: 1,331.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.37 : 2,155.93 = 964.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.37/2,155.93 = 964.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.37x = 2,155.93 × 964.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.37x = 2,079,804.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,079,804.11/1,562.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.19

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