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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.06, 2,349.76 and 526.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.06, 2,349.76 and 526.68 is: 789.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.06 : 2,349.76 = 526.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.06/2,349.76 = 526.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.06x = 2,349.76 × 526.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.06x = 1,237,571.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,571.60/1,567.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.74

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