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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,574.91, 2,365.20 and 1,001.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,574.91, 2,365.20 and 1,001.43 is: 1,503.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,574.91 : 2,365.20 = 1,001.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,574.91/2,365.20 = 1,001.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,574.91x = 2,365.20 × 1,001.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,574.91x = 2,368,582.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,368,582.24/1,574.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.95

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