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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.97, 2,161.04 and 867.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.97, 2,161.04 and 867.35 is: 1,196.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.97 : 2,161.04 = 867.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.97/2,161.04 = 867.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.97x = 2,161.04 × 867.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.97x = 1,874,367.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874,367.24/1,565.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.94

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