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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.07, 2,354.94 and 747.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.07, 2,354.94 and 747.61 is: 1,120.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.07 : 2,354.94 = 747.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.07/2,354.94 = 747.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.07x = 2,354.94 × 747.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.07x = 1,760,570.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760,570.81/1,571.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.62

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