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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.33, 2,161.40 and 903.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.33, 2,161.40 and 903.35 is: 1,246.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.33 : 2,161.40 = 903.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.33/2,161.40 = 903.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.33x = 2,161.40 × 903.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.33x = 1,952,485.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,485.37/1,566.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.54

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