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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.65, 2,157.48 and 934.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.65, 2,157.48 and 934.08 is: 1,288.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.65 : 2,157.48 = 934.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.65/2,157.48 = 934.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.65x = 2,157.48 × 934.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.65x = 2,015,250.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,250.83/1,563.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.81

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