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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.67, 2,157.90 and 900.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.67, 2,157.90 and 900.70 is: 1,242.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.67 : 2,157.90 = 900.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.67/2,157.90 = 900.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.67x = 2,157.90 × 900.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.67x = 1,943,620.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943,620.53/1,563.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.99

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