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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.98, 2,158.27 and 900.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.98, 2,158.27 and 900.85 is: 1,243.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.98 : 2,158.27 = 900.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.98/2,158.27 = 900.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.98x = 2,158.27 × 900.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.98x = 1,944,277.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,944,277.53/1,563.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.16

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