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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.09, 2,160.59 and 936.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.09, 2,160.59 and 936.63 is: 1,292.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.09 : 2,160.59 = 936.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.09/2,160.59 = 936.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.09x = 2,160.59 × 936.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.09x = 2,023,668.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,668.73/1,566.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.18

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