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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.01, 2,162.66 and 895.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.01, 2,162.66 and 895.04 is: 1,235.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.01 : 2,162.66 = 895.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.01/2,162.66 = 895.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.01x = 2,162.66 × 895.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.01x = 1,935,674.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,935,674.85/1,567.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.27

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