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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.55, 2,162.85 and 904.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.55, 2,162.85 and 904.35 is: 1,247.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.55 : 2,162.85 = 904.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.55/2,162.85 = 904.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.55x = 2,162.85 × 904.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.55x = 1,955,973.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,973.40/1,567.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.79

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