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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.93, 2,349.06 and 1,018.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.93, 2,349.06 and 1,018.75 is: 1,526.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.93 : 2,349.06 = 1,018.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.93/2,349.06 = 1,018.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.93x = 2,349.06 × 1,018.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.93x = 2,393,104.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,393,104.88/1,567.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.28

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