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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.68, 2,162.41 and 1,194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.68, 2,162.41 and 1,194 is: 1,646.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.68 : 2,162.41 = 1,194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.68/2,162.41 = 1,194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.68x = 2,162.41 × 1,194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.68x = 2,581,917.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,581,917.54/1,567.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.97

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