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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.81, 2,349.27 and 676.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.81, 2,349.27 and 676.26 is: 1,013.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.81 : 2,349.27 = 676.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.81/2,349.27 = 676.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.81x = 2,349.27 × 676.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.81x = 1,588,717.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,717.33/1,566.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.98

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