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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.49, 2,157.60 and 864.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.49, 2,157.60 and 864.86 is: 1,193.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.49 : 2,157.60 = 864.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.49/2,157.60 = 864.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.49x = 2,157.60 × 864.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.49x = 1,866,021.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866,021.94/1,563.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.50

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