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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.45, 2,161.55 and 867.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.45, 2,161.55 and 867.78 is: 1,197.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.45 : 2,161.55 = 867.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.45/2,161.55 = 867.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.45x = 2,161.55 × 867.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.45x = 1,875,745.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,875,745.52/1,566.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.45

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