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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.79, 2,157.99 and 855.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.79, 2,157.99 and 855.62 is: 1,180.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.79 : 2,157.99 = 855.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.79/2,157.99 = 855.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.79x = 2,157.99 × 855.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.79x = 1,846,419.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,846,419.40/1,563.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.73

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