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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.15, 2,157.39 and 1,122.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.15, 2,157.39 and 1,122.51 is: 1,549.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.15 : 2,157.39 = 1,122.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.15/2,157.39 = 1,122.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.15x = 2,157.39 × 1,122.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.15x = 2,421,691.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,421,691.85/1,563.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.24

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