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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.58, 2,350.20 and 592.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.58, 2,350.20 and 592.66 is: 889.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.58 : 2,350.20 = 592.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.58/2,350.20 = 592.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.58x = 2,350.20 × 592.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.58x = 1,392,869.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,869.53/1,566.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.11

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