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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.89, 2,350.74 and 745.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.89, 2,350.74 and 745.74 is: 1,118.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.89 : 2,350.74 = 745.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.89/2,350.74 = 745.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.89x = 2,350.74 × 745.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.89x = 1,753,040.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,040.85/1,567.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.09

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