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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.89, 2,157.81 and 934.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.89, 2,157.81 and 934.30 is: 1,289.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.89 : 2,157.81 = 934.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.89/2,157.81 = 934.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.89x = 2,157.81 × 934.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.89x = 2,016,041.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016,041.88/1,563.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.12

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