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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.31, 2,357.24 and 841.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.31, 2,357.24 and 841.58 is: 1,260.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.31 : 2,357.24 = 841.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.31/2,357.24 = 841.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.31x = 2,357.24 × 841.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.31x = 1,983,802.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983,802.88/1,573.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.91

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