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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.53, 2,350.65 and 746.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.53, 2,350.65 and 746.19 is: 1,118.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.53 : 2,350.65 = 746.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.53/2,350.65 = 746.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.53x = 2,350.65 × 746.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.53x = 1,754,031.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,031.52/1,567.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.98

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