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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.54, 2,159.80 and 1,006.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.54, 2,159.80 and 1,006.02 is: 1,387.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.54 : 2,159.80 = 1,006.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.54/2,159.80 = 1,006.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.54x = 2,159.80 × 1,006.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.54x = 2,172,799.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,799.48/1,566.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.01

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