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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.28, 2,160.96 and 903.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.28, 2,160.96 and 903.04 is: 1,245.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.28 : 2,160.96 = 903.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.28/2,160.96 = 903.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.28x = 2,160.96 × 903.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.28x = 1,951,433.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,433.32/1,566.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.90

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