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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,562.60, 2,342.46 and 741.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,562.60, 2,342.46 and 741.26 is: 1,111.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,562.60 : 2,342.46 = 741.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,562.60/2,342.46 = 741.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,562.60x = 2,342.46 × 741.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,562.60x = 1,736,371.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,371.90/1,562.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.21

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