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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.68, 2,354.51 and 749.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.68, 2,354.51 and 749.55 is: 1,124.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.68 : 2,354.51 = 749.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.68/2,354.51 = 749.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.68x = 2,354.51 × 749.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.68x = 1,764,824.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,824.84/1,569.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.33

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