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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.72, 2,162.52 and 1,035.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.72, 2,162.52 and 1,035.90 is: 1,429.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.72 : 2,162.52 = 1,035.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.72/2,162.52 = 1,035.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.72x = 2,162.52 × 1,035.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.72x = 2,240,154.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,154.47/1,566.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.84

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