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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.74, 2,156.77 and 900.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.74, 2,156.77 and 900.26 is: 1,242.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.74 : 2,156.77 = 900.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.74/2,156.77 = 900.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.74x = 2,156.77 × 900.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.74x = 1,941,653.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,941,653.76/1,562.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.47

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