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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.78, 2,160.91 and 1,007.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.78, 2,160.91 and 1,007.31 is: 1,389.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.78 : 2,160.91 = 1,007.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.78/2,160.91 = 1,007.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.78x = 2,160.91 × 1,007.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.78x = 2,176,690.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,176,690.41/1,566.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.28

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