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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.70, 2,158.18 and 1,190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.70, 2,158.18 and 1,190.08 is: 1,642.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.70 : 2,158.18 = 1,190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.70/2,158.18 = 1,190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.70x = 2,158.18 × 1,190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.70x = 2,568,406.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,568,406.85/1,563.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.52

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