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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.50, 2,157.68 and 865.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.50, 2,157.68 and 865.01 is: 1,193.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.50 : 2,157.68 = 865.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.50/2,157.68 = 865.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.50x = 2,157.68 × 865.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.50x = 1,866,414.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866,414.78/1,563.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.74

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