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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.70, 2,360.22 and 599.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.70, 2,360.22 and 599.54 is: 899.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.70 : 2,360.22 = 599.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.70/2,360.22 = 599.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.70x = 2,360.22 × 599.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.70x = 1,415,046.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,046.30/1,573.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.18

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