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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.46, 2,158.16 and 1,193.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.46, 2,158.16 and 1,193.24 is: 1,642.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.46 : 2,158.16 = 1,193.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.46/2,158.16 = 1,193.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.46x = 2,158.16 × 1,193.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.46x = 2,575,186.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,575,186.08/1,567.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.91

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