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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.28, 2,349.44 and 412.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.28, 2,349.44 and 412.03 is: 618.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.28 : 2,349.44 = 412.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.28/2,349.44 = 412.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.28x = 2,349.44 × 412.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.28x = 968,042.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,042.18/1,566.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.05

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