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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.76, 2,167.67 and 862.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.76, 2,167.67 and 862.67 is: 1,190.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.76 : 2,167.67 = 862.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.76/2,167.67 = 862.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.76x = 2,167.67 × 862.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.76x = 1,869,968.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,869,968.73/1,570.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.49

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