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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.68, 2,355.03 and 1,329.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.68, 2,355.03 and 1,329.51 is: 1,989.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.68 : 2,355.03 = 1,329.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.68/2,355.03 = 1,329.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.68x = 2,355.03 × 1,329.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.68x = 3,131,035.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,131,035.94/1,573.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.63

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