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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572.21, 2,358.54 and 749.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572.21, 2,358.54 and 749.81 is: 1,124.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572.21 : 2,358.54 = 749.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572.21/2,358.54 = 749.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572.21x = 2,358.54 × 749.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572.21x = 1,768,451.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768,451.62/1,572.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.82

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