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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.20, 2,352.40 and 747.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.20, 2,352.40 and 747.05 is: 1,119.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.20 : 2,352.40 = 747.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.20/2,352.40 = 747.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.20x = 2,352.40 × 747.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.20x = 1,757,346.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,346.79/1,569.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.90

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