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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.82, 2,360.85 and 463.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.82, 2,360.85 and 463.16 is: 694.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.82 : 2,360.85 = 463.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.82/2,360.85 = 463.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.82x = 2,360.85 × 463.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.82x = 1,093,451.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,451.29/1,573.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.78

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