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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.63, 2,162.01 and 903.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.63, 2,162.01 and 903.69 is: 1,247.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.63 : 2,162.01 = 903.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.63/2,162.01 = 903.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.63x = 2,162.01 × 903.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.63x = 1,953,786.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,953,786.82/1,566.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.13

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