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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.17, 2,349.22 and 396.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.17, 2,349.22 and 396.17 is: 594.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.17 : 2,349.22 = 396.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.17/2,349.22 = 396.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.17x = 2,349.22 × 396.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.17x = 930,690.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,690.49/1,566.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.25

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