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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.78, 2,170.36 and 1,013.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.78, 2,170.36 and 1,013.26 is: 1,397.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.78 : 2,170.36 = 1,013.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.78/2,170.36 = 1,013.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.78x = 2,170.36 × 1,013.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.78x = 2,199,138.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,199,138.97/1,573.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.36

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