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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.84, 2,351.53 and 874.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.84, 2,351.53 and 874.07 is: 1,310.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.84 : 2,351.53 = 874.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.84/2,351.53 = 874.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.84x = 2,351.53 × 874.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.84x = 2,055,413.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055,413.21/1,567.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.98

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