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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.92, 2,163.06 and 1,044.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.92, 2,163.06 and 1,044.12 is: 1,440.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.92 : 2,163.06 = 1,044.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.92/2,163.06 = 1,044.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.92x = 2,163.06 × 1,044.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.92x = 2,258,494.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,258,494.21/1,567.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.44

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