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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.93, 2,360.76 and 648.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.93, 2,360.76 and 648.91 is: 973.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.93 : 2,360.76 = 648.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.93/2,360.76 = 648.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.93x = 2,360.76 × 648.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.93x = 1,531,920.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,920.77/1,573.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.31

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