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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566, 2,162.52 and 1,154.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566, 2,162.52 and 1,154.16 is: 1,593.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566 : 2,162.52 = 1,154.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566/2,162.52 = 1,154.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566x = 2,162.52 × 1,154.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566x = 2,495,894.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495,894.08/1,566
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.80

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