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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.66, 2,160.68 and 867.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.66, 2,160.68 and 867.03 is: 1,196.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.66 : 2,160.68 = 867.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.66/2,160.68 = 867.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.66x = 2,160.68 × 867.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.66x = 1,873,370.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873,370.05/1,565.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.54

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