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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.84, 2,158.38 and 572.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.84, 2,158.38 and 572.76 is: 859.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.84 : 2,158.38 = 572.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.84/2,158.38 = 572.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.84x = 2,158.38 × 572.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.84x = 1,236,233.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,233.73/1,437.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.79

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