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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.86, 2,358.48 and 750.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.86, 2,358.48 and 750.14 is: 1,125.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.86 : 2,358.48 = 750.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.86/2,358.48 = 750.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.86x = 2,358.48 × 750.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.86x = 1,769,190.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,190.19/1,571.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.54

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