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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.13, 2,359.98 and 648.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.13, 2,359.98 and 648.17 is: 972.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.13 : 2,359.98 = 648.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.13/2,359.98 = 648.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.13x = 2,359.98 × 648.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.13x = 1,529,673.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,673.53/1,573.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.38

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