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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.79, 2,156.76 and 864.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.79, 2,156.76 and 864.21 is: 1,192.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.79 : 2,156.76 = 864.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.79/2,156.76 = 864.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.79x = 2,156.76 × 864.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.79x = 1,863,893.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,893.56/1,562.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.67

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