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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.81, 2,163.49 and 859.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.81, 2,163.49 and 859.65 is: 1,186.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.81 : 2,163.49 = 859.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.81/2,163.49 = 859.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.81x = 2,163.49 × 859.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.81x = 1,859,844.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,859,844.18/1,567.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.27

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