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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.74, 2,161.36 and 903.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.74, 2,161.36 and 903.35 is: 1,246.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.74 : 2,161.36 = 903.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.74/2,161.36 = 903.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.74x = 2,161.36 × 903.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.74x = 1,952,454.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,454.88/1,566.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.19

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