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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,575.33, 2,174.25 and 1,044.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,575.33, 2,174.25 and 1,044.23 is: 1,441.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,575.33 : 2,174.25 = 1,044.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,575.33/2,174.25 = 1,044.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,575.33x = 2,174.25 × 1,044.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,575.33x = 2,270,406.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,270,406.21/1,575.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.23

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