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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.04, 2,162.52 and 903.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.04, 2,162.52 and 903.86 is: 1,247.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.04 : 2,162.52 = 903.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.04/2,162.52 = 903.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.04x = 2,162.52 × 903.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.04x = 1,954,615.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,615.33/1,567.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.33

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