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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.45, 2,160.35 and 866.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.45, 2,160.35 and 866.83 is: 1,196.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.45 : 2,160.35 = 866.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.45/2,160.35 = 866.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.45x = 2,160.35 × 866.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.45x = 1,872,656.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,872,656.19/1,565.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.24

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