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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.30, 2,161.60 and 903.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.30, 2,161.60 and 903.36 is: 1,246.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.30 : 2,161.60 = 903.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.30/2,161.60 = 903.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.30x = 2,161.60 × 903.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.30x = 1,952,702.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,702.98/1,566.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.70

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