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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.42, 2,161.44 and 903.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.42, 2,161.44 and 903.30 is: 1,246.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.42 : 2,161.44 = 903.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.42/2,161.44 = 903.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.42x = 2,161.44 × 903.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.42x = 1,952,428.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,428.75/1,566.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.43

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