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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.84, 2,350.53 and 526.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.84, 2,350.53 and 526.94 is: 790.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.84 : 2,350.53 = 526.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.84/2,350.53 = 526.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.84x = 2,350.53 × 526.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.84x = 1,238,594.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,594.15/1,566.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.50

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