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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.64, 2,350.27 and 951.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.64, 2,350.27 and 951.19 is: 1,426.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.64 : 2,350.27 = 951.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.64/2,350.27 = 951.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.64x = 2,350.27 × 951.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.64x = 2,235,553.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,235,553.32/1,567.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.06

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