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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.26, 2,353.04 and 747.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.26, 2,353.04 and 747.72 is: 1,121.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.26 : 2,353.04 = 747.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.26/2,353.04 = 747.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.26x = 2,353.04 × 747.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.26x = 1,759,415.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,415.07/1,569.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.17

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