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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.97, 2,162.41 and 868.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.97, 2,162.41 and 868.35 is: 1,198.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.97 : 2,162.41 = 868.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.97/2,162.41 = 868.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.97x = 2,162.41 × 868.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.97x = 1,877,727.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877,727.38/1,566.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.31

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