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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.62, 2,161.44 and 945.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.62, 2,161.44 and 945.62 is: 1,304.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.62 : 2,161.44 = 945.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.62/2,161.44 = 945.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.62x = 2,161.44 × 945.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.62x = 2,043,900.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,043,900.89/1,566.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.66

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