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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.56, 2,361.42 and 1,207.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.56, 2,361.42 and 1,207.44 is: 1,811.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.56 : 2,361.42 = 1,207.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.56/2,361.42 = 1,207.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.56x = 2,361.42 × 1,207.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.56x = 2,851,272.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,851,272.96/1,573.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.99

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