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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572.86, 2,359.98 and 751.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572.86, 2,359.98 and 751.14 is: 1,127.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572.86 : 2,359.98 = 751.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572.86/2,359.98 = 751.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572.86x = 2,359.98 × 751.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572.86x = 1,772,675.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,675.38/1,572.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.04

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