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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.38, 2,347.75 and 700.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.38, 2,347.75 and 700.09 is: 1,049.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.38 : 2,347.75 = 700.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.38/2,347.75 = 700.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.38x = 2,347.75 × 700.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.38x = 1,643,636.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,636.30/1,566.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.32

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