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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.97, 2,162.51 and 868.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.97, 2,162.51 and 868.33 is: 1,198.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.97 : 2,162.51 = 868.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.97/2,162.51 = 868.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.97x = 2,162.51 × 868.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.97x = 1,877,767.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877,767.97/1,566.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.34

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