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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.52, 2,344.94 and 740.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.52, 2,344.94 and 740.80 is: 1,111.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.52 : 2,344.94 = 740.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.52/2,344.94 = 740.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.52x = 2,344.94 × 740.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.52x = 1,737,137.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,137.72/1,562.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.75

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