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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.59, 2,347.28 and 1,102.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.59, 2,347.28 and 1,102.85 is: 1,651.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.59 : 2,347.28 = 1,102.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.59/2,347.28 = 1,102.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.59x = 2,347.28 × 1,102.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.59x = 2,588,693.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588,693.44/1,567.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.39

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