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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.46, 2,160.36 and 866.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.46, 2,160.36 and 866.85 is: 1,196.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.46 : 2,160.36 = 866.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.46/2,160.36 = 866.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.46x = 2,160.36 × 866.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.46x = 1,872,708.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,872,708.07/1,565.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.27

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