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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.96, 2,349.90 and 699.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.96, 2,349.90 and 699.72 is: 1,049.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.96 : 2,349.90 = 699.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.96/2,349.90 = 699.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.96x = 2,349.90 × 699.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.96x = 1,644,272.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,272.03/1,566.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.34

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