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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.70, 2,352.62 and 837.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.70, 2,352.62 and 837.80 is: 1,257.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.70 : 2,352.62 = 837.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.70/2,352.62 = 837.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.70x = 2,352.62 × 837.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.70x = 1,971,020.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,020.85/1,567.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.27

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