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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,574.64, 2,362.47 and 752.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,574.64, 2,362.47 and 752.98 is: 1,129.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,574.64 : 2,362.47 = 752.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,574.64/2,362.47 = 752.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,574.64x = 2,362.47 × 752.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,574.64x = 1,778,888.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,888.14/1,574.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.71

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