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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.01, 2,354.60 and 746.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.01, 2,354.60 and 746.64 is: 1,119.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.01 : 2,354.60 = 746.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.01/2,354.60 = 746.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.01x = 2,354.60 × 746.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.01x = 1,758,034.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,034.81/1,570.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.76

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