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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.69, 2,360.48 and 533.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.69, 2,360.48 and 533.69 is: 800.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.69 : 2,360.48 = 533.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.69/2,360.48 = 533.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.69x = 2,360.48 × 533.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.69x = 1,259,752.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,752.77/1,573.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.51

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