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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.89, 2,359.68 and 751.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.89, 2,359.68 and 751.68 is: 1,126.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.89 : 2,359.68 = 751.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.89/2,359.68 = 751.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.89x = 2,359.68 × 751.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.89x = 1,773,724.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,724.26/1,573.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.97

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