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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.05, 2,162.49 and 868.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.05, 2,162.49 and 868.41 is: 1,198.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.05 : 2,162.49 = 868.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.05/2,162.49 = 868.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.05x = 2,162.49 × 868.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.05x = 1,877,927.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877,927.94/1,567.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.38

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