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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.52, 2,349.86 and 744.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.52, 2,349.86 and 744.96 is: 1,116.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.52 : 2,349.86 = 744.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.52/2,349.86 = 744.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.52x = 2,349.86 × 744.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.52x = 1,750,551.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750,551.71/1,567.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.77

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