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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.82, 2,156.65 and 854.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.82, 2,156.65 and 854.65 is: 1,179.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.82 : 2,156.65 = 854.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.82/2,156.65 = 854.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.82x = 2,156.65 × 854.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.82x = 1,843,180.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,180.92/1,562.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.39

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