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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.58, 2,156.22 and 899.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.58, 2,156.22 and 899.37 is: 1,241.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.58 : 2,156.22 = 899.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.58/2,156.22 = 899.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.58x = 2,156.22 × 899.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.58x = 1,939,239.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,239.58/1,562.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.05

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