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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.40, 2,360.24 and 1,184.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.40, 2,360.24 and 1,184.06 is: 1,776.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.40 : 2,360.24 = 1,184.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.40/2,360.24 = 1,184.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.40x = 2,360.24 × 1,184.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.40x = 2,794,665.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,794,665.77/1,573.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776.20

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