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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.13, 2,359.06 and 648.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.13, 2,359.06 and 648.06 is: 971.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.13 : 2,359.06 = 648.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.13/2,359.06 = 648.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.13x = 2,359.06 × 648.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.13x = 1,528,812.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,812.42/1,573.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.83

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