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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569, 2,351.26 and 746.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569, 2,351.26 and 746.60 is: 1,118.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569 : 2,351.26 = 746.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569/2,351.26 = 746.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569x = 2,351.26 × 746.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569x = 1,755,450.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,450.72/1,569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.83

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