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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,574.91, 2,362.75 and 1,113.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,574.91, 2,362.75 and 1,113.60 is: 1,670.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,574.91 : 2,362.75 = 1,113.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,574.91/2,362.75 = 1,113.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,574.91x = 2,362.75 × 1,113.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,574.91x = 2,631,158.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,631,158.40/1,574.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.67

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