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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.10, 2,159.61 and 1,124.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.10, 2,159.61 and 1,124.24 is: 1,549.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.10 : 2,159.61 = 1,124.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.10/2,159.61 = 1,124.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.10x = 2,159.61 × 1,124.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.10x = 2,427,909.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,427,909.15/1,567.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.31

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