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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,567.96, 2,353.38 and 746.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,567.96, 2,353.38 and 746.80 is: 1,120.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,567.96 : 2,353.38 = 746.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,567.96/2,353.38 = 746.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,567.96x = 2,353.38 × 746.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,567.96x = 1,757,504.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,504.18/1,567.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.89

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