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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.48, 2,157.50 and 934.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.48, 2,157.50 and 934.03 is: 1,288.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.48 : 2,157.50 = 934.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.48/2,157.50 = 934.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.48x = 2,157.50 × 934.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.48x = 2,015,170.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,170.82/1,563.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.90

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