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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.22, 2,159.94 and 866.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.22, 2,159.94 and 866.61 is: 1,195.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.22 : 2,159.94 = 866.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.22/2,159.94 = 866.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.22x = 2,159.94 × 866.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.22x = 1,871,825.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,871,825.60/1,565.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.89

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