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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.36, 2,162.97 and 868.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.36, 2,162.97 and 868.78 is: 1,198.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.36 : 2,162.97 = 868.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.36/2,162.97 = 868.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.36x = 2,162.97 × 868.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.36x = 1,879,145.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,879,145.08/1,567.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.92

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