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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.05, 2,350.59 and 836.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.05, 2,350.59 and 836.13 is: 1,255.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.05 : 2,350.59 = 836.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.05/2,350.59 = 836.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.05x = 2,350.59 × 836.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.05x = 1,965,404.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,965,404.50/1,566.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.01

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