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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,568.74, 2,362.28 and 1,160.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,568.74, 2,362.28 and 1,160.75 is: 1,747.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,568.74 : 2,362.28 = 1,160.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,568.74/2,362.28 = 1,160.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,568.74x = 2,362.28 × 1,160.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,568.74x = 2,742,016.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,742,016.51/1,568.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.91

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