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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.93, 2,351.48 and 1,017.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.93, 2,351.48 and 1,017.75 is: 1,527.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.93 : 2,351.48 = 1,017.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.93/2,351.48 = 1,017.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.93x = 2,351.48 × 1,017.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.93x = 2,393,213.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,393,213.68/1,566.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.33

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