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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.95, 2,160.20 and 977.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.95, 2,160.20 and 977.09 is: 1,347.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.95 : 2,160.20 = 977.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.95/2,160.20 = 977.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.95x = 2,160.20 × 977.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.95x = 2,110,704.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,110,704.93/1,566.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.01

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