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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.49, 2,358 and 1,159.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.49, 2,358 and 1,159.37 is: 1,737.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.49 : 2,358 = 1,159.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.49/2,358 = 1,159.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.49x = 2,358 × 1,159.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.49x = 2,733,794.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,733,794.46/1,573.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.41

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