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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.98, 2,161.76 and 1,007.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.98, 2,161.76 and 1,007.32 is: 1,389.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.98 : 2,161.76 = 1,007.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.98/2,161.76 = 1,007.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.98x = 2,161.76 × 1,007.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.98x = 2,177,584.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,177,584.08/1,566.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.67

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