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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.03, 2,161.11 and 902.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.03, 2,161.11 and 902.87 is: 1,245.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.03 : 2,161.11 = 902.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.03/2,161.11 = 902.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.03x = 2,161.11 × 902.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.03x = 1,951,190.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,190.58/1,566.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.95

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