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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.74, 2,357.01 and 752.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.74, 2,357.01 and 752.59 is: 1,127.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.74 : 2,357.01 = 752.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.74/2,357.01 = 752.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.74x = 2,357.01 × 752.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.74x = 1,773,856.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,856.26/1,573.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.16

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