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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.44, 2,360.24 and 547.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.44, 2,360.24 and 547.52 is: 821.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.44 : 2,360.24 = 547.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.44/2,360.24 = 547.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.44x = 2,360.24 × 547.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.44x = 1,292,278.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,278.60/1,573.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.31

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