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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.55, 2,163.22 and 868.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.55, 2,163.22 and 868.92 is: 1,199.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.55 : 2,163.22 = 868.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.55/2,163.22 = 868.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.55x = 2,163.22 × 868.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.55x = 1,879,667.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,879,667.01/1,567.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.11

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