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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.74, 2,162.08 and 868.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.74, 2,162.08 and 868.11 is: 1,197.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.74 : 2,162.08 = 868.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.74/2,162.08 = 868.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.74x = 2,162.08 × 868.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.74x = 1,876,921.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,921.10/1,566.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.98

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