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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.56, 2,156.48 and 899.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.56, 2,156.48 and 899.44 is: 1,241.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.56 : 2,156.48 = 899.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.56/2,156.48 = 899.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.56x = 2,156.48 × 899.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.56x = 1,939,624.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,624.37/1,562.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.31

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