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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.68, 2,350.50 and 942.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.68, 2,350.50 and 942.65 is: 1,414.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.68 : 2,350.50 = 942.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.68/2,350.50 = 942.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.68x = 2,350.50 × 942.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.68x = 2,215,710.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,215,710.22/1,566.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.28

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