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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572.39, 2,356.91 and 748.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572.39, 2,356.91 and 748.92 is: 1,122.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572.39 : 2,356.91 = 748.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572.39/2,356.91 = 748.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572.39x = 2,356.91 × 748.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572.39x = 1,765,133.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,133.29/1,572.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.58

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