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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.74, 2,156.54 and 864.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.74, 2,156.54 and 864.10 is: 1,192.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.74 : 2,156.54 = 864.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.74/2,156.54 = 864.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.74x = 2,156.54 × 864.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.74x = 1,863,466.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,466.21/1,562.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.44

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