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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,575.64, 2,365.88 and 1,049.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,575.64, 2,365.88 and 1,049.34 is: 1,575.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,575.64 : 2,365.88 = 1,049.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,575.64/2,365.88 = 1,049.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,575.64x = 2,365.88 × 1,049.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,575.64x = 2,482,615.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,482,615.14/1,575.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.63

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