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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.97, 2,156.99 and 864.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.97, 2,156.99 and 864.33 is: 1,192.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.97 : 2,156.99 = 864.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.97/2,156.99 = 864.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.97x = 2,156.99 × 864.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.97x = 1,864,351.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,864,351.17/1,562.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.83

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