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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.43, 2,162.62 and 937.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.43, 2,162.62 and 937.70 is: 1,293.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.43 : 2,162.62 = 937.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.43/2,162.62 = 937.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.43x = 2,162.62 × 937.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.43x = 2,027,888.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027,888.77/1,567.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.77

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