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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,568.26, 2,164.35 and 905.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,568.26, 2,164.35 and 905.32 is: 1,249.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,568.26 : 2,164.35 = 905.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,568.26/2,164.35 = 905.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,568.26x = 2,164.35 × 905.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,568.26x = 1,959,429.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,429.34/1,568.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.43

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