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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.05, 2,157.26 and 899.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.05, 2,157.26 and 899.78 is: 1,241.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.05 : 2,157.26 = 899.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.05/2,157.26 = 899.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.05x = 2,157.26 × 899.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.05x = 1,941,064.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,941,064.85/1,563.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.85

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