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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.63, 2,162.01 and 868

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.63, 2,162.01 and 868 is: 1,197.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.63 : 2,162.01 = 868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.63/2,162.01 = 868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.63x = 2,162.01 × 868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.63x = 1,876,624.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,624.68/1,566.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.87

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