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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.52, 2,352.86 and 746.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.52, 2,352.86 and 746.96 is: 1,119.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.52 : 2,352.86 = 746.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.52/2,352.86 = 746.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.52x = 2,352.86 × 746.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.52x = 1,757,492.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,492.31/1,569.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.76

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