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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.85, 2,360.81 and 752.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.85, 2,360.81 and 752.21 is: 1,128.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.85 : 2,360.81 = 752.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.85/2,360.81 = 752.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.85x = 2,360.81 × 752.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.85x = 1,775,809.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,809.33/1,573.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.33

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