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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.96, 2,163.62 and 904.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.96, 2,163.62 and 904.76 is: 1,248.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.96 : 2,163.62 = 904.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.96/2,163.62 = 904.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.96x = 2,163.62 × 904.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.96x = 1,957,556.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,957,556.83/1,567.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.47

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