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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.04, 2,161.94 and 904.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.04, 2,161.94 and 904.05 is: 1,247.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.04 : 2,161.94 = 904.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.04/2,161.94 = 904.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.04x = 2,161.94 × 904.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.04x = 1,954,497.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,497.34/1,567.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.26

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