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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.10, 2,161.46 and 902.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.10, 2,161.46 and 902.90 is: 1,246.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.10 : 2,161.46 = 902.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.10/2,161.46 = 902.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.10x = 2,161.46 × 902.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.10x = 1,951,582.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,582.23/1,566.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.14

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