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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.68, 2,348.84 and 950.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.68, 2,348.84 and 950.24 is: 1,424.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.68 : 2,348.84 = 950.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.68/2,348.84 = 950.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.68x = 2,348.84 × 950.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.68x = 2,231,961.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,961.72/1,566.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.64

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