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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.72, 2,163.90 and 1,036.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.72, 2,163.90 and 1,036.90 is: 1,431.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.72 : 2,163.90 = 1,036.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.72/2,163.90 = 1,036.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.72x = 2,163.90 × 1,036.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.72x = 2,243,747.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,243,747.91/1,567.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.22

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