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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.44, 2,161.76 and 903.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.44, 2,161.76 and 903.28 is: 1,246.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.44 : 2,161.76 = 903.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.44/2,161.76 = 903.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.44x = 2,161.76 × 903.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.44x = 1,952,674.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,674.57/1,566.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.57

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