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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.28, 2,361.28 and 1,026.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.28, 2,361.28 and 1,026.22 is: 1,540.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.28 : 2,361.28 = 1,026.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.28/2,361.28 = 1,026.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.28x = 2,361.28 × 1,026.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.28x = 2,423,184.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,423,184.29/1,573.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.22

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