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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.78, 2,345.35 and 1,123.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.78, 2,345.35 and 1,123.92 is: 1,682.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.78 : 2,345.35 = 1,123.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.78/2,345.35 = 1,123.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.78x = 2,345.35 × 1,123.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.78x = 2,635,985.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635,985.77/1,566.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.42

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