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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.49, 2,156.44 and 899.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.49, 2,156.44 and 899.34 is: 1,241.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.49 : 2,156.44 = 899.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.49/2,156.44 = 899.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.49x = 2,156.44 × 899.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.49x = 1,939,372.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,372.75/1,562.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.21

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