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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.29, 2,161.44 and 858.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.29, 2,161.44 and 858.14 is: 1,184.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.29 : 2,161.44 = 858.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.29/2,161.44 = 858.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.29x = 2,161.44 × 858.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.29x = 1,854,807.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854,807.31/1,566.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.21

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