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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.44, 2,358.72 and 1,141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.44, 2,358.72 and 1,141.44 is: 1,711.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.44 : 2,358.72 = 1,141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.44/2,358.72 = 1,141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.44x = 2,358.72 × 1,141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.44x = 2,692,337.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,692,337.36/1,573.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.12

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