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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.63, 2,162 and 1,235.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.63, 2,162 and 1,235.53 is: 1,703.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.63 : 2,162 = 1,235.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.63/2,162 = 1,235.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.63x = 2,162 × 1,235.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.63x = 2,671,215.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,671,215.86/1,567.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.98

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