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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.01, 2,161.05 and 902.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.01, 2,161.05 and 902.82 is: 1,245.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.01 : 2,161.05 = 902.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.01/2,161.05 = 902.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.01x = 2,161.05 × 902.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.01x = 1,951,039.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,039.16/1,566.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.87

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