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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.50, 2,360.28 and 547.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.50, 2,360.28 and 547.50 is: 821.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.50 : 2,360.28 = 547.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.50/2,360.28 = 547.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.50x = 2,360.28 × 547.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.50x = 1,292,253.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,253.30/1,573.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.26

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