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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,575.47, 2,359.08 and 1,110.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,575.47, 2,359.08 and 1,110.74 is: 1,663.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,575.47 : 2,359.08 = 1,110.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,575.47/2,359.08 = 1,110.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,575.47x = 2,359.08 × 1,110.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,575.47x = 2,620,312.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,312.72/1,575.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.19

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