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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.33, 2,157.40 and 900.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.33, 2,157.40 and 900.17 is: 1,242.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.33 : 2,157.40 = 900.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.33/2,157.40 = 900.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.33x = 2,157.40 × 900.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.33x = 1,942,026.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,026.76/1,563.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.24

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