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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.30, 2,355.29 and 955.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.30, 2,355.29 and 955.14 is: 1,429.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.30 : 2,355.29 = 955.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.30/2,355.29 = 955.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.30x = 2,355.29 × 955.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.30x = 2,249,631.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249,631.69/1,573.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.88

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