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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.26, 2,349.42 and 412.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.26, 2,349.42 and 412.02 is: 618.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.26 : 2,349.42 = 412.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.26/2,349.42 = 412.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.26x = 2,349.42 × 412.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.26x = 968,008.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,008.03/1,566.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.04

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