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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.31, 2,161.50 and 903.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.31, 2,161.50 and 903.15 is: 1,246.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.31 : 2,161.50 = 903.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.31/2,161.50 = 903.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.31x = 2,161.50 × 903.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.31x = 1,952,158.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,158.73/1,566.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.34

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