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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,575.96, 2,360.34 and 754.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,575.96, 2,360.34 and 754.82 is: 1,130.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,575.96 : 2,360.34 = 754.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,575.96/2,360.34 = 754.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,575.96x = 2,360.34 × 754.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,575.96x = 1,781,620.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,620.04/1,575.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.50

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