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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.08, 2,162.58 and 903.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.08, 2,162.58 and 903.93 is: 1,247.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.08 : 2,162.58 = 903.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.08/2,162.58 = 903.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.08x = 2,162.58 × 903.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.08x = 1,954,820.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,820.94/1,567.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.43

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