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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.63, 2,360.69 and 477.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.63, 2,360.69 and 477.97 is: 717.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.63 : 2,360.69 = 477.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.63/2,360.69 = 477.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.63x = 2,360.69 × 477.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.63x = 1,128,339.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,339.00/1,573.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.03

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