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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,574, 2,357.62 and 751.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,574, 2,357.62 and 751.04 is: 1,124.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,574 : 2,357.62 = 751.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,574/2,357.62 = 751.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,574x = 2,357.62 × 751.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,574x = 1,770,666.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770,666.92/1,574
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.95

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