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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.84, 2,160.32 and 1,251.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.84, 2,160.32 and 1,251.18 is: 1,728.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.84 : 2,160.32 = 1,251.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.84/2,160.32 = 1,251.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.84x = 2,160.32 × 1,251.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.84x = 2,702,942.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,942.92/1,563.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.40

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