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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.83, 2,163.74 and 1,044.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.83, 2,163.74 and 1,044.75 is: 1,441.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.83 : 2,163.74 = 1,044.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.83/2,163.74 = 1,044.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.83x = 2,163.74 × 1,044.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.83x = 2,260,562.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,260,562.14/1,567.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.84

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