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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.53, 2,156.35 and 854.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.53, 2,156.35 and 854.42 is: 1,179.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.53 : 2,156.35 = 854.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.53/2,156.35 = 854.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.53x = 2,156.35 × 854.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.53x = 1,842,418.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,418.90/1,562.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.13

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