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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.39, 2,157.48 and 864.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.39, 2,157.48 and 864.75 is: 1,193.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.39 : 2,157.48 = 864.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.39/2,157.48 = 864.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.39x = 2,157.48 × 864.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.39x = 1,865,680.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865,680.83/1,563.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.36

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