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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.99, 2,361.44 and 650.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.99, 2,361.44 and 650.28 is: 975.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.99 : 2,361.44 = 650.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.99/2,361.44 = 650.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.99x = 2,361.44 × 650.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.99x = 1,535,597.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,597.20/1,573.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.61

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