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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.16, 2,157.13 and 864.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.16, 2,157.13 and 864.53 is: 1,193.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.16 : 2,157.13 = 864.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.16/2,157.13 = 864.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.16x = 2,157.13 × 864.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.16x = 1,864,910.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,864,910.07/1,563.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.04

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