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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.13, 2,356.61 and 913.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.13, 2,356.61 and 913.63 is: 1,368.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.13 : 2,356.61 = 913.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.13/2,356.61 = 913.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.13x = 2,356.61 × 913.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.13x = 2,153,065.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153,065.99/1,573.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.65

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