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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.60, 2,157.66 and 899.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.60, 2,157.66 and 899.98 is: 1,241.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.60 : 2,157.66 = 899.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.60/2,157.66 = 899.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.60x = 2,157.66 × 899.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.60x = 1,941,850.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,941,850.85/1,563.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.91

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