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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.70, 2,163.84 and 904.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.70, 2,163.84 and 904.62 is: 1,248.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.70 : 2,163.84 = 904.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.70/2,163.84 = 904.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.70x = 2,163.84 × 904.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.70x = 1,957,452.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,957,452.94/1,567.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.61

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