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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.71, 2,157.54 and 973.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.71, 2,157.54 and 973.82 is: 1,343.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.71 : 2,157.54 = 973.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.71/2,157.54 = 973.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.71x = 2,157.54 × 973.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.71x = 2,101,057.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101,057.34/1,563.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.64

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