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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.73, 2,156.29 and 973.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.73, 2,156.29 and 973.05 is: 1,342.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.73 : 2,156.29 = 973.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.73/2,156.29 = 973.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.73x = 2,156.29 × 973.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.73x = 2,098,177.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,098,177.98/1,562.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.64

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