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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.18, 2,159.98 and 866.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.18, 2,159.98 and 866.58 is: 1,195.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.18 : 2,159.98 = 866.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.18/2,159.98 = 866.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.18x = 2,159.98 × 866.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.18x = 1,871,795.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,871,795.47/1,565.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.90

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