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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.04, 2,013.12 and 573.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.04, 2,013.12 and 573.60 is: 859.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.04 : 2,013.12 = 573.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.04/2,013.12 = 573.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.04x = 2,013.12 × 573.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.04x = 1,154,725.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,725.63/1,343.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.78

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