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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.55, 2,321.73 and 573.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.55, 2,321.73 and 573.93 is: 861.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.55 : 2,321.73 = 573.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.55/2,321.73 = 573.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.55x = 2,321.73 × 573.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.55x = 1,332,510.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,510.50/1,547.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.05

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