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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.80, 2,157.99 and 865.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.80, 2,157.99 and 865.13 is: 1,193.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.80 : 2,157.99 = 865.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.80/2,157.99 = 865.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.80x = 2,157.99 × 865.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.80x = 1,866,941.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866,941.89/1,563.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.85

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