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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.44, 2,162.03 and 1,035.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.44, 2,162.03 and 1,035.41 is: 1,429.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.44 : 2,162.03 = 1,035.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.44/2,162.03 = 1,035.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.44x = 2,162.03 × 1,035.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.44x = 2,238,587.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,587.48/1,566.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.09

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