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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572.69, 2,360.16 and 750.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572.69, 2,360.16 and 750.96 is: 1,126.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572.69 : 2,360.16 = 750.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572.69/2,360.16 = 750.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572.69x = 2,360.16 × 750.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572.69x = 1,772,385.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,385.75/1,572.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.98

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