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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.74, 2,163.45 and 904.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.74, 2,163.45 and 904.56 is: 1,248.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.74 : 2,163.45 = 904.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.74/2,163.45 = 904.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.74x = 2,163.45 × 904.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.74x = 1,956,970.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956,970.33/1,567.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.27

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