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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,564, 2,338.74 and 1,169.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,564, 2,338.74 and 1,169.38 is: 1,748.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,564 : 2,338.74 = 1,169.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,564/2,338.74 = 1,169.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,564x = 2,338.74 × 1,169.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,564x = 2,734,875.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734,875.78/1,564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.64

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