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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.95, 2,350.52 and 527.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.95, 2,350.52 and 527.05 is: 790.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.95 : 2,350.52 = 527.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.95/2,350.52 = 527.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.95x = 2,350.52 × 527.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.95x = 1,238,827.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,827.18/1,566.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.60

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