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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.56, 2,157.98 and 934.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.56, 2,157.98 and 934.11 is: 1,289.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.56 : 2,157.98 = 934.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.56/2,157.98 = 934.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.56x = 2,157.98 × 934.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.56x = 2,015,786.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,786.03/1,563.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.23

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