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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.36, 2,359.64 and 923.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.36, 2,359.64 and 923.76 is: 1,385.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.36 : 2,359.64 = 923.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.36/2,359.64 = 923.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.36x = 2,359.64 × 923.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.36x = 2,179,741.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,179,741.05/1,573.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.41

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