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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.89, 2,350.64 and 951.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.89, 2,350.64 and 951.44 is: 1,426.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.89 : 2,350.64 = 951.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.89/2,350.64 = 951.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.89x = 2,350.64 × 951.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.89x = 2,236,483.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,236,483.55/1,567.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.43

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