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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.62, 2,350.83 and 836.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.62, 2,350.83 and 836.80 is: 1,254.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.62 : 2,350.83 = 836.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.62/2,350.83 = 836.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.62x = 2,350.83 × 836.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.62x = 1,967,170.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,170.36/1,567.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.88

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