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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.24, 2,162.53 and 903.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.24, 2,162.53 and 903.96 is: 1,247.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.24 : 2,162.53 = 903.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.24/2,162.53 = 903.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.24x = 2,162.53 × 903.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.24x = 1,954,840.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,840.62/1,567.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.31

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