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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.21, 2,341.82 and 1,194.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.21, 2,341.82 and 1,194.97 is: 1,785.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.21 : 2,341.82 = 1,194.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.21/2,341.82 = 1,194.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.21x = 2,341.82 × 1,194.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.21x = 2,798,404.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,798,404.65/1,567.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.60

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