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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.14, 2,157.12 and 864.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.14, 2,157.12 and 864.51 is: 1,193.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.14 : 2,157.12 = 864.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.14/2,157.12 = 864.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.14x = 2,157.12 × 864.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.14x = 1,864,851.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,864,851.81/1,563.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.02

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