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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,565.89, 2,161.40 and 903.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,565.89, 2,161.40 and 903.17 is: 1,246.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,565.89 : 2,161.40 = 903.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,565.89/2,161.40 = 903.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,565.89x = 2,161.40 × 903.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,565.89x = 1,952,112.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,112.53/1,565.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.65

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