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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.40, 2,351.08 and 381.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.40, 2,351.08 and 381.45 is: 572.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.40 : 2,351.08 = 381.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.40/2,351.08 = 381.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.40x = 2,351.08 × 381.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.40x = 896,824.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,824.96/1,567.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.17

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