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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.84, 2,163.78 and 869.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.84, 2,163.78 and 869.22 is: 1,199.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.84 : 2,163.78 = 869.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.84/2,163.78 = 869.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.84x = 2,163.78 × 869.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.84x = 1,880,800.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,880,800.85/1,567.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.61

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