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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.97, 2,171.49 and 983.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.97, 2,171.49 and 983.48 is: 1,356.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.97 : 2,171.49 = 983.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.97/2,171.49 = 983.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.97x = 2,171.49 × 983.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.97x = 2,135,616.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,616.99/1,573.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.83

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