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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.75, 2,162.13 and 868.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.75, 2,162.13 and 868.14 is: 1,198.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.75 : 2,162.13 = 868.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.75/2,162.13 = 868.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.75x = 2,162.13 × 868.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.75x = 1,877,031.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877,031.54/1,566.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.04

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