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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.77, 2,354.91 and 1,360.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.77, 2,354.91 and 1,360.79 is: 2,049.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.77 : 2,354.91 = 1,360.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.77/2,354.91 = 1,360.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.77x = 2,354.91 × 1,360.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.77x = 3,204,526.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,204,526.20/1,563.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.24

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