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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.42, 2,160.99 and 1,042.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.42, 2,160.99 and 1,042.62 is: 1,438.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.42 : 2,160.99 = 1,042.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.42/2,160.99 = 1,042.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.42x = 2,160.99 × 1,042.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.42x = 2,253,091.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,253,091.39/1,566.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.37

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