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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.44, 2,354.18 and 747.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.44, 2,354.18 and 747.80 is: 1,121.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.44 : 2,354.18 = 747.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.44/2,354.18 = 747.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.44x = 2,354.18 × 747.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.44x = 1,760,440.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760,440.29/1,569.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.70

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