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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.47, 2,163.15 and 904.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.47, 2,163.15 and 904.37 is: 1,248.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.47 : 2,163.15 = 904.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.47/2,163.15 = 904.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.47x = 2,163.15 × 904.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.47x = 1,956,277.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956,277.15/1,567.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.04

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