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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.43, 2,169.08 and 1,075.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.43, 2,169.08 and 1,075.28 is: 1,482.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.43 : 2,169.08 = 1,075.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.43/2,169.08 = 1,075.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.43x = 2,169.08 × 1,075.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.43x = 2,332,356.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,332,356.15/1,573.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.34

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