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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.38, 2,356.99 and 913.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.38, 2,356.99 and 913.88 is: 1,369.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.38 : 2,356.99 = 913.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.38/2,356.99 = 913.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.38x = 2,356.99 × 913.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.38x = 2,153,997.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153,997.84/1,573.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.02

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