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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.89, 2,163.71 and 1,070.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.89, 2,163.71 and 1,070.52 is: 1,477.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.89 : 2,163.71 = 1,070.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.89/2,163.71 = 1,070.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.89x = 2,163.71 × 1,070.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.89x = 2,316,289.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316,289.48/1,567.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.33

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