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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.90, 2,350.35 and 412.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.90, 2,350.35 and 412.65 is: 618.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.90 : 2,350.35 = 412.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.90/2,350.35 = 412.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.90x = 2,350.35 × 412.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.90x = 969,871.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,871.93/1,566.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.98

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