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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.38, 2,161.70 and 903.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.38, 2,161.70 and 903.22 is: 1,246.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.38 : 2,161.70 = 903.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.38/2,161.70 = 903.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.38x = 2,161.70 × 903.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.38x = 1,952,490.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,490.67/1,566.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.50

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