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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.91, 2,163.95 and 905.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.91, 2,163.95 and 905.00 is: 1,249.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.91 : 2,163.95 = 905.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.91/2,163.95 = 905.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.91x = 2,163.95 × 905.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.91x = 1,958,359.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,958,359.41/1,567.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.03

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