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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.93, 2,350.09 and 526.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.93, 2,350.09 and 526.89 is: 790.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.93 : 2,350.09 = 526.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.93/2,350.09 = 526.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.93x = 2,350.09 × 526.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.93x = 1,238,238.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,238.92/1,566.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.23

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