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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569, 2,350.10 and 746.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569, 2,350.10 and 746.04 is: 1,117.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569 : 2,350.10 = 746.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569/2,350.10 = 746.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569x = 2,350.10 × 746.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569x = 1,753,268.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,268.60/1,569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.44

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