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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.48, 2,350.25 and 526.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.48, 2,350.25 and 526.59 is: 790.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.48 : 2,350.25 = 526.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.48/2,350.25 = 526.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.48x = 2,350.25 × 526.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.48x = 1,237,617.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,617.49/1,566.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.06

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