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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.15, 2,161.38 and 903.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.15, 2,161.38 and 903.05 is: 1,246.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.15 : 2,161.38 = 903.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.15/2,161.38 = 903.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.15x = 2,161.38 × 903.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.15x = 1,951,823.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,823.40/1,566.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.26

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