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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.04, 2,359.62 and 802.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.04, 2,359.62 and 802.64 is: 1,203.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.04 : 2,359.62 = 802.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.04/2,359.62 = 802.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.04x = 2,359.62 × 802.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.04x = 1,893,925.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893,925.40/1,573.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.99

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