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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.57, 2,157.87 and 1,189.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.57, 2,157.87 and 1,189.98 is: 1,642.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.57 : 2,157.87 = 1,189.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.57/2,157.87 = 1,189.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.57x = 2,157.87 × 1,189.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.57x = 2,567,822.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567,822.14/1,563.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.28

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