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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.51, 2,160.60 and 936.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.51, 2,160.60 and 936.99 is: 1,292.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.51 : 2,160.60 = 936.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.51/2,160.60 = 936.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.51x = 2,160.60 × 936.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.51x = 2,024,460.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,460.59/1,566.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.34

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