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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.51, 2,157.73 and 900.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.51, 2,157.73 and 900.46 is: 1,242.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.51 : 2,157.73 = 900.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.51/2,157.73 = 900.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.51x = 2,157.73 × 900.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.51x = 1,942,949.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,949.56/1,563.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.68

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