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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.52, 2,354.36 and 747.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.52, 2,354.36 and 747.96 is: 1,121.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.52 : 2,354.36 = 747.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.52/2,354.36 = 747.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.52x = 2,354.36 × 747.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.52x = 1,760,967.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760,967.11/1,570.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.26

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