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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.13, 2,030.25 and 573.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.13, 2,030.25 and 573.72 is: 859.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.13 : 2,030.25 = 573.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.13/2,030.25 = 573.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.13x = 2,030.25 × 573.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.13x = 1,164,795.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,795.03/1,355.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.54

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