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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,547.67, 2,320.07 and 573.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,547.67, 2,320.07 and 573.51 is: 859.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,547.67 : 2,320.07 = 573.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,547.67/2,320.07 = 573.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,547.67x = 2,320.07 × 573.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,547.67x = 1,330,580.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,580.48/1,547.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.73

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