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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.98, 2,162.48 and 903.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.98, 2,162.48 and 903.99 is: 1,247.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.98 : 2,162.48 = 903.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.98/2,162.48 = 903.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.98x = 2,162.48 × 903.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.98x = 1,954,860.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,860.30/1,566.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.53

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