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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.16, 2,162.56 and 903.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.16, 2,162.56 and 903.85 is: 1,247.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.16 : 2,162.56 = 903.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.16/2,162.56 = 903.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.16x = 2,162.56 × 903.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.16x = 1,954,629.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,629.86/1,567.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.24

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