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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.58, 2,157.74 and 855.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.58, 2,157.74 and 855.43 is: 1,180.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.58 : 2,157.74 = 855.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.58/2,157.74 = 855.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.58x = 2,157.74 × 855.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.58x = 1,845,795.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,795.53/1,563.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.49

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