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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.37, 2,350.45 and 836.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.37, 2,350.45 and 836.55 is: 1,254.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.37 : 2,350.45 = 836.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.37/2,350.45 = 836.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.37x = 2,350.45 × 836.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.37x = 1,966,268.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,268.95/1,567.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.50

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