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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.14, 2,356.74 and 748.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.14, 2,356.74 and 748.60 is: 1,122.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.14 : 2,356.74 = 748.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.14/2,356.74 = 748.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.14x = 2,356.74 × 748.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.14x = 1,764,255.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,255.56/1,571.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.91

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