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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.86, 2,163.68 and 859.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.86, 2,163.68 and 859.72 is: 1,186.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.86 : 2,163.68 = 859.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.86/2,163.68 = 859.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.86x = 2,163.68 × 859.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.86x = 1,860,158.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860,158.97/1,567.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.43

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