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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.43, 2,160.64 and 1,006.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.43, 2,160.64 and 1,006.01 is: 1,387.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.43 : 2,160.64 = 1,006.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.43/2,160.64 = 1,006.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.43x = 2,160.64 × 1,006.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.43x = 2,173,624.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,173,624.00/1,566.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.63

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