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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.68, 2,156.53 and 899.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.68, 2,156.53 and 899.57 is: 1,241.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.68 : 2,156.53 = 899.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.68/2,156.53 = 899.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.68x = 2,156.53 × 899.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.68x = 1,939,959.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,959.70/1,562.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.43

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