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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.72, 2,162.06 and 903.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.72, 2,162.06 and 903.56 is: 1,246.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.72 : 2,162.06 = 903.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.72/2,162.06 = 903.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.72x = 2,162.06 × 903.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.72x = 1,953,550.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,953,550.93/1,566.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.90

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