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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.85, 2,173.29 and 985.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.85, 2,173.29 and 985.39 is: 1,360.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.85 : 2,173.29 = 985.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.85/2,173.29 = 985.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.85x = 2,173.29 × 985.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.85x = 2,141,538.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,141,538.23/1,573.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.70

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