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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,574.76, 2,367.48 and 1,268.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,574.76, 2,367.48 and 1,268.76 is: 1,907.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,574.76 : 2,367.48 = 1,268.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,574.76/2,367.48 = 1,268.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,574.76x = 2,367.48 × 1,268.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,574.76x = 3,003,763.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,003,763.92/1,574.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907.44

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