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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.93, 2,360.08 and 1,026.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.93, 2,360.08 and 1,026.37 is: 1,539.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.93 : 2,360.08 = 1,026.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.93/2,360.08 = 1,026.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.93x = 2,360.08 × 1,026.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.93x = 2,422,315.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,422,315.31/1,573.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.02

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