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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.66, 2,349.90 and 950.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.66, 2,349.90 and 950.52 is: 1,425.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.66 : 2,349.90 = 950.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.66/2,349.90 = 950.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.66x = 2,349.90 × 950.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.66x = 2,233,626.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233,626.95/1,566.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.73

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