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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.05, 2,359.55 and 403.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.05, 2,359.55 and 403.04 is: 604.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.05 : 2,359.55 = 403.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.05/2,359.55 = 403.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.05x = 2,359.55 × 403.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.05x = 950,993.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,993.03/1,573.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.55

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