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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.86, 2,163.63 and 904.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.86, 2,163.63 and 904.70 is: 1,248.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.86 : 2,163.63 = 904.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.86/2,163.63 = 904.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.86x = 2,163.63 × 904.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.86x = 1,957,444.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,957,444.86/1,567.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.48

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