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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.64, 2,161.89 and 903.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.64, 2,161.89 and 903.52 is: 1,246.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.64 : 2,161.89 = 903.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.64/2,161.89 = 903.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.64x = 2,161.89 × 903.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.64x = 1,953,310.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,953,310.85/1,566.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.82

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