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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.86, 2,156.67 and 854.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.86, 2,156.67 and 854.67 is: 1,179.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.86 : 2,156.67 = 854.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.86/2,156.67 = 854.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.86x = 2,156.67 × 854.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.86x = 1,843,226.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,226.09/1,562.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.40

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