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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.89, 2,361.35 and 752.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.89, 2,361.35 and 752.06 is: 1,128.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.89 : 2,361.35 = 752.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.89/2,361.35 = 752.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.89x = 2,361.35 × 752.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.89x = 1,775,861.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,861.31/1,573.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.33

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