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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,575.60, 2,362.72 and 795.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,575.60, 2,362.72 and 795.30 is: 1,192.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,575.60 : 2,362.72 = 795.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,575.60/2,362.72 = 795.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,575.60x = 2,362.72 × 795.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,575.60x = 1,879,071.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,879,071.22/1,575.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.61

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