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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.40, 2,162.90 and 904.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.40, 2,162.90 and 904.12 is: 1,247.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.40 : 2,162.90 = 904.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.40/2,162.90 = 904.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.40x = 2,162.90 × 904.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.40x = 1,955,521.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,521.15/1,567.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.62

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