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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,575.41, 2,362.74 and 697.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,575.41, 2,362.74 and 697.43 is: 1,045.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,575.41 : 2,362.74 = 697.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,575.41/2,362.74 = 697.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,575.41x = 2,362.74 × 697.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,575.41x = 1,647,833.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,833.94/1,575.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.97

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