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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.36, 2,161.62 and 945

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.36, 2,161.62 and 945 is: 1,304.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.36 : 2,161.62 = 945 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.36/2,161.62 = 945/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.36x = 2,161.62 × 945
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.36x = 2,042,730.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,730.90/1,566.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.13

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