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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.68, 2,158.44 and 943.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.68, 2,158.44 and 943.04 is: 1,301.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.68 : 2,158.44 = 943.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.68/2,158.44 = 943.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.68x = 2,158.44 × 943.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.68x = 2,035,495.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035,495.26/1,563.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.73

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