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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.76, 2,162.40 and 1,069.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.76, 2,162.40 and 1,069.64 is: 1,475.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.76 : 2,162.40 = 1,069.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.76/2,162.40 = 1,069.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.76x = 2,162.40 × 1,069.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.76x = 2,312,989.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,312,989.54/1,567.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.35

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