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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.66, 2,156.62 and 899.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.66, 2,156.62 and 899.54 is: 1,241.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.66 : 2,156.62 = 899.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.66/2,156.62 = 899.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.66x = 2,156.62 × 899.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.66x = 1,939,952.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,952.92/1,562.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.45

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