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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.58, 2,350.50 and 592.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.58, 2,350.50 and 592.96 is: 889.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.58 : 2,350.50 = 592.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.58/2,350.50 = 592.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.58x = 2,350.50 × 592.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.58x = 1,393,752.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,752.48/1,566.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.68

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