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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.15, 2,352.11 and 817.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.15, 2,352.11 and 817.16 is: 1,226.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.15 : 2,352.11 = 817.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.15/2,352.11 = 817.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.15x = 2,352.11 × 817.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.15x = 1,922,034.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,922,034.36/1,567.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.45

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