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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.72, 2,350.14 and 526.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.72, 2,350.14 and 526.83 is: 790.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.72 : 2,350.14 = 526.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.72/2,350.14 = 526.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.72x = 2,350.14 × 526.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.72x = 1,238,124.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,124.26/1,566.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.27

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