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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.42, 2,163 and 904.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.42, 2,163 and 904.22 is: 1,247.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.42 : 2,163 = 904.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.42/2,163 = 904.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.42x = 2,163 × 904.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.42x = 1,955,827.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,827.86/1,567.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.80

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