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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,557.09, 2,147.67 and 967.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,557.09, 2,147.67 and 967.95 is: 1,335.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,557.09 : 2,147.67 = 967.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,557.09/2,147.67 = 967.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,557.09x = 2,147.67 × 967.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,557.09x = 2,078,837.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,078,837.18/1,557.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.08

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