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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.02, 2,161.89 and 1,223.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.02, 2,161.89 and 1,223.10 is: 1,680.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.02 : 2,161.89 = 1,223.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.02/2,161.89 = 1,223.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.02x = 2,161.89 × 1,223.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.02x = 2,644,207.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,207.66/1,573.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.98

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