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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.52, 2,163.34 and 904.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.52, 2,163.34 and 904.52 is: 1,248.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.52 : 2,163.34 = 904.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.52/2,163.34 = 904.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.52x = 2,163.34 × 904.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.52x = 1,956,784.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956,784.30/1,567.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.33

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