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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.67, 2,161.91 and 868

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.67, 2,161.91 and 868 is: 1,197.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.67 : 2,161.91 = 868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.67/2,161.91 = 868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.67x = 2,161.91 × 868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.67x = 1,876,533.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,533.54/1,566.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.78

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