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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.76, 2,162.08 and 903.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.76, 2,162.08 and 903.98 is: 1,247.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.76 : 2,162.08 = 903.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.76/2,162.08 = 903.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.76x = 2,162.08 × 903.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.76x = 1,954,477.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,477.08/1,566.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.46

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