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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.70, 2,347.95 and 919.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.70, 2,347.95 and 919.70 is: 1,377.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.70 : 2,347.95 = 919.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.70/2,347.95 = 919.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.70x = 2,347.95 × 919.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.70x = 2,159,409.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,409.62/1,567.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.44

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