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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.08, 2,349.28 and 540.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.08, 2,349.28 and 540.16 is: 810.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.08 : 2,349.28 = 540.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.08/2,349.28 = 540.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.08x = 2,349.28 × 540.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.08x = 1,268,987.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,987.08/1,566.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.30

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