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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.56, 2,351.65 and 701.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.56, 2,351.65 and 701.88 is: 1,052.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.56 : 2,351.65 = 701.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.56/2,351.65 = 701.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.56x = 2,351.65 × 701.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.56x = 1,650,576.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,576.10/1,567.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.96

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