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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.76, 2,355.48 and 747.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.76, 2,355.48 and 747.52 is: 1,121.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.76 : 2,355.48 = 747.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.76/2,355.48 = 747.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.76x = 2,355.48 × 747.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.76x = 1,760,768.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760,768.41/1,569.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.68

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