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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.51, 2,157.86 and 900.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.51, 2,157.86 and 900.35 is: 1,242.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.51 : 2,157.86 = 900.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.51/2,157.86 = 900.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.51x = 2,157.86 × 900.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.51x = 1,942,813.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,813.96/1,563.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.60

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