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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.92, 2,158.20 and 855.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.92, 2,158.20 and 855.76 is: 1,180.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.92 : 2,158.20 = 855.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.92/2,158.20 = 855.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.92x = 2,158.20 × 855.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.92x = 1,846,901.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,846,901.23/1,563.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.94

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