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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.96, 2,163.82 and 859.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.96, 2,163.82 and 859.82 is: 1,186.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.96 : 2,163.82 = 859.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.96/2,163.82 = 859.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.96x = 2,163.82 × 859.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.96x = 1,860,495.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860,495.71/1,567.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.57

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