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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.53, 2,350.35 and 916.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.53, 2,350.35 and 916.89 is: 1,374.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.53 : 2,350.35 = 916.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.53/2,350.35 = 916.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.53x = 2,350.35 × 916.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.53x = 2,155,012.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,012.41/1,567.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.78

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