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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.81, 2,360.71 and 403.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.81, 2,360.71 and 403.81 is: 605.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.81 : 2,360.71 = 403.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.81/2,360.71 = 403.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.81x = 2,360.71 × 403.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.81x = 953,278.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,278.31/1,573.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.71

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