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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.52, 2,161.80 and 867.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.52, 2,161.80 and 867.88 is: 1,197.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.52 : 2,161.80 = 867.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.52/2,161.80 = 867.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.52x = 2,161.80 × 867.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.52x = 1,876,182.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,182.98/1,566.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.68

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