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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.20, 2,162.73 and 937.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.20, 2,162.73 and 937.75 is: 1,294.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.20 : 2,162.73 = 937.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.20/2,162.73 = 937.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.20x = 2,162.73 × 937.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.20x = 2,028,102.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028,102.76/1,567.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.10

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