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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.37, 2,161.62 and 858.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.37, 2,161.62 and 858.24 is: 1,184.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.37 : 2,161.62 = 858.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.37/2,161.62 = 858.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.37x = 2,161.62 × 858.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.37x = 1,855,194.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,194.15/1,566.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.39

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