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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.98, 2,153.70 and 1,398.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.98, 2,153.70 and 1,398.13 is: 1,925.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.98 : 2,153.70 = 1,398.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.98/2,153.70 = 1,398.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.98x = 2,153.70 × 1,398.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.98x = 3,011,145.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,011,145.59/1,563.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.31

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