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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,575.76, 2,353.52 and 1,141.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,575.76, 2,353.52 and 1,141.60 is: 1,705.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,575.76 : 2,353.52 = 1,141.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,575.76/2,353.52 = 1,141.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,575.76x = 2,353.52 × 1,141.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,575.76x = 2,686,778.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,686,778.43/1,575.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.07

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