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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.80, 2,163.50 and 937.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.80, 2,163.50 and 937.96 is: 1,294.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.80 : 2,163.50 = 937.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.80/2,163.50 = 937.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.80x = 2,163.50 × 937.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.80x = 2,029,276.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029,276.46/1,567.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.35

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