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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.71, 2,350.35 and 837.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.71, 2,350.35 and 837.90 is: 1,256.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.71 : 2,350.35 = 837.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.71/2,350.35 = 837.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.71x = 2,350.35 × 837.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.71x = 1,969,358.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969,358.27/1,567.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.20

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