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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,517.68, 2,277.24 and 748

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,517.68, 2,277.24 and 748 is: 1,122.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,517.68 : 2,277.24 = 748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,517.68/2,277.24 = 748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,517.68x = 2,277.24 × 748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,517.68x = 1,703,375.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,375.52/1,517.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.35

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