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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.33, 2,346.09 and 1,153.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.33, 2,346.09 and 1,153.53 is: 1,731.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.33 : 2,346.09 = 1,153.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.33/2,346.09 = 1,153.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.33x = 2,346.09 × 1,153.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.33x = 2,706,285.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,706,285.20/1,563.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.10

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