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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.26, 2,347.29 and 1,125.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.26, 2,347.29 and 1,125.81 is: 1,686.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.26 : 2,347.29 = 1,125.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.26/2,347.29 = 1,125.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.26x = 2,347.29 × 1,125.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.26x = 2,642,602.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642,602.55/1,567.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.13

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