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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.12, 2,162.85 and 895.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.12, 2,162.85 and 895.08 is: 1,235.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.12 : 2,162.85 = 895.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.12/2,162.85 = 895.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.12x = 2,162.85 × 895.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.12x = 1,935,915.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,935,915.32/1,567.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.33

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