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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,582.56, 2,372.40 and 759.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,582.56, 2,372.40 and 759.96 is: 1,139.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,582.56 : 2,372.40 = 759.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,582.56/2,372.40 = 759.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,582.56x = 2,372.40 × 759.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,582.56x = 1,802,929.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,929.10/1,582.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.25

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