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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.97, 2,362.43 and 587.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.97, 2,362.43 and 587.72 is: 882.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.97 : 2,362.43 = 587.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.97/2,362.43 = 587.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.97x = 2,362.43 × 587.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.97x = 1,388,454.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,454.73/1,573.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.14

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