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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.33, 2,360.34 and 599.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.33, 2,360.34 and 599.44 is: 899.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.33 : 2,360.34 = 599.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.33/2,360.34 = 599.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.33x = 2,360.34 × 599.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.33x = 1,414,882.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,882.21/1,573.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.29

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