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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,574.74, 2,362.35 and 752.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,574.74, 2,362.35 and 752.34 is: 1,128.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,574.74 : 2,362.35 = 752.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,574.74/2,362.35 = 752.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,574.74x = 2,362.35 × 752.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,574.74x = 1,777,284.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,284.56/1,574.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.62

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