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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572.49, 2,358.72 and 706.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572.49, 2,358.72 and 706.20 is: 1,059.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572.49 : 2,358.72 = 706.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572.49/2,358.72 = 706.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572.49x = 2,358.72 × 706.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572.49x = 1,665,728.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,728.06/1,572.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.29

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