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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,574.68, 2,371.24 and 1,166.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,574.68, 2,371.24 and 1,166.71 is: 1,756.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,574.68 : 2,371.24 = 1,166.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,574.68/2,371.24 = 1,166.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,574.68x = 2,371.24 × 1,166.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,574.68x = 2,766,549.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,766,549.42/1,574.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.90

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