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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.84, 2,358.91 and 1,430.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.84, 2,358.91 and 1,430.76 is: 2,154.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.84 : 2,358.91 = 1,430.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.84/2,358.91 = 1,430.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.84x = 2,358.91 × 1,430.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.84x = 3,375,034.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,375,034.07/1,566.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.04

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