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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.43, 2,163.02 and 904.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.43, 2,163.02 and 904.26 is: 1,247.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.43 : 2,163.02 = 904.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.43/2,163.02 = 904.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.43x = 2,163.02 × 904.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.43x = 1,955,927.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,927.94/1,567.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.86

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