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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.10, 2,162.84 and 904.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.10, 2,162.84 and 904.16 is: 1,247.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.10 : 2,162.84 = 904.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.10/2,162.84 = 904.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.10x = 2,162.84 × 904.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.10x = 1,955,538.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,538.08/1,567.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.87

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