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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.78, 2,160.82 and 867.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.78, 2,160.82 and 867.16 is: 1,196.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.78 : 2,160.82 = 867.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.78/2,160.82 = 867.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.78x = 2,160.82 × 867.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.78x = 1,873,776.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873,776.67/1,565.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.70

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