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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,866.56, 2,797.70 and 1,045.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,866.56, 2,797.70 and 1,045.20 is: 1,566.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,866.56 : 2,797.70 = 1,045.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,866.56/2,797.70 = 1,045.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,866.56x = 2,797.70 × 1,045.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,866.56x = 2,924,156.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,924,156.04/1,866.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.60

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