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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.59, 2,157.75 and 855.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.59, 2,157.75 and 855.41 is: 1,180.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.59 : 2,157.75 = 855.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.59/2,157.75 = 855.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.59x = 2,157.75 × 855.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.59x = 1,845,750.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,750.14/1,563.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.45

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