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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.05, 2,359.72 and 695.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.05, 2,359.72 and 695.44 is: 1,043.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.05 : 2,359.72 = 695.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.05/2,359.72 = 695.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.05x = 2,359.72 × 695.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.05x = 1,641,033.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641,033.24/1,573.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.22

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