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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.54, 2,161.18 and 1,007.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.54, 2,161.18 and 1,007.02 is: 1,388.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.54 : 2,161.18 = 1,007.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.54/2,161.18 = 1,007.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.54x = 2,161.18 × 1,007.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.54x = 2,176,351.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,176,351.48/1,567.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.39

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