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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.95, 2,349.61 and 592.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.95, 2,349.61 and 592.31 is: 888.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.95 : 2,349.61 = 592.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.95/2,349.61 = 592.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.95x = 2,349.61 × 592.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.95x = 1,391,701.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,701.89/1,566.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.16

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