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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.88, 2,350.28 and 412.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.88, 2,350.28 and 412.63 is: 618.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.88 : 2,350.28 = 412.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.88/2,350.28 = 412.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.88x = 2,350.28 × 412.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.88x = 969,791.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,791.19/1,566.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.93

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