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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.52, 2,350.32 and 701.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.52, 2,350.32 and 701.16 is: 1,051.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.52 : 2,350.32 = 701.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.52/2,350.32 = 701.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.52x = 2,350.32 × 701.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.52x = 1,647,950.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,950.37/1,566.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.98

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