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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.64, 2,360.46 and 706.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.64, 2,360.46 and 706.94 is: 1,060.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.64 : 2,360.46 = 706.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.64/2,360.46 = 706.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.64x = 2,360.46 × 706.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.64x = 1,668,703.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,703.29/1,573.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.41

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