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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.38, 2,156.10 and 863.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.38, 2,156.10 and 863.76 is: 1,192.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.38 : 2,156.10 = 863.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.38/2,156.10 = 863.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.38x = 2,156.10 × 863.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.38x = 1,862,352.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,862,352.94/1,562.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.00

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