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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.39, 2,353.49 and 750.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.39, 2,353.49 and 750.24 is: 1,123.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.39 : 2,353.49 = 750.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.39/2,353.49 = 750.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.39x = 2,353.49 × 750.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.39x = 1,765,672.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,672.57/1,571.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.64

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