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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.29, 2,162.77 and 859.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.29, 2,162.77 and 859.00 is: 1,185.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.29 : 2,162.77 = 859.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.29/2,162.77 = 859.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.29x = 2,162.77 × 859.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.29x = 1,857,808.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,857,808.62/1,567.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.36

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