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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.17, 2,359.76 and 706.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.17, 2,359.76 and 706.88 is: 1,060.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.17 : 2,359.76 = 706.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.17/2,359.76 = 706.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.17x = 2,359.76 × 706.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.17x = 1,668,051.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,051.82/1,573.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.31

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