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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.58, 2,162.69 and 938.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.58, 2,162.69 and 938.13 is: 1,294.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.58 : 2,162.69 = 938.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.58/2,162.69 = 938.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.58x = 2,162.69 × 938.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.58x = 2,028,888.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028,888.47/1,567.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.28

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