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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.65, 2,163.29 and 869.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.65, 2,163.29 and 869.07 is: 1,199.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.65 : 2,163.29 = 869.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.65/2,163.29 = 869.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.65x = 2,163.29 × 869.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.65x = 1,880,046.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,880,046.09/1,567.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.28

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