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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.56, 2,349.36 and 1,082.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.56, 2,349.36 and 1,082.72 is: 1,623.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.56 : 2,349.36 = 1,082.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.56/2,349.36 = 1,082.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.56x = 2,349.36 × 1,082.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.56x = 2,543,699.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543,699.06/1,566.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.75

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