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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572.73, 2,357.96 and 647.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572.73, 2,357.96 and 647.97 is: 971.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572.73 : 2,357.96 = 647.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572.73/2,357.96 = 647.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572.73x = 2,357.96 × 647.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572.73x = 1,527,887.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,887.34/1,572.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.49

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