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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.30, 2,351.16 and 1,154.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.30, 2,351.16 and 1,154.16 is: 1,732.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.30 : 2,351.16 = 1,154.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.30/2,351.16 = 1,154.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.30x = 2,351.16 × 1,154.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.30x = 2,713,614.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,713,614.83/1,566.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.50

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