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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.32, 2,160.14 and 866.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.32, 2,160.14 and 866.70 is: 1,196.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.32 : 2,160.14 = 866.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.32/2,160.14 = 866.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.32x = 2,160.14 × 866.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.32x = 1,872,187.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,872,187.40/1,565.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.04

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