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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.76, 2,160.78 and 867.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.76, 2,160.78 and 867.18 is: 1,196.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.76 : 2,160.78 = 867.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.76/2,160.78 = 867.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.76x = 2,160.78 × 867.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.76x = 1,873,785.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873,785.20/1,565.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.73

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