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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.38, 2,162.93 and 904.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.38, 2,162.93 and 904.26 is: 1,247.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.38 : 2,162.93 = 904.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.38/2,162.93 = 904.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.38x = 2,162.93 × 904.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.38x = 1,955,851.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,851.08/1,567.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.85

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