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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572.93, 2,359.78 and 1,111.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572.93, 2,359.78 and 1,111.62 is: 1,667.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572.93 : 2,359.78 = 1,111.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572.93/2,359.78 = 1,111.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572.93x = 2,359.78 × 1,111.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572.93x = 2,623,173.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,623,173.09/1,572.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.70

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