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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.02, 2,349.09 and 1,011.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.02, 2,349.09 and 1,011.03 is: 1,516.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.02 : 2,349.09 = 1,011.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.02/2,349.09 = 1,011.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.02x = 2,349.09 × 1,011.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.02x = 2,375,000.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,000.46/1,566.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.59

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