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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.77, 2,351.29 and 1,262.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.77, 2,351.29 and 1,262.30 is: 1,894.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.77 : 2,351.29 = 1,262.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.77/2,351.29 = 1,262.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.77x = 2,351.29 × 1,262.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.77x = 2,968,033.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,968,033.37/1,566.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.36

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