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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.52, 2,162.16 and 903.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.52, 2,162.16 and 903.75 is: 1,247.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.52 : 2,162.16 = 903.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.52/2,162.16 = 903.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.52x = 2,162.16 × 903.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.52x = 1,954,052.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,052.10/1,566.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.38

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