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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.54, 2,157.69 and 855.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.54, 2,157.69 and 855.38 is: 1,180.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.54 : 2,157.69 = 855.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.54/2,157.69 = 855.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.54x = 2,157.69 × 855.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.54x = 1,845,634.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,634.08/1,563.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.42

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