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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,575.66, 2,173.68 and 1,044.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,575.66, 2,173.68 and 1,044.66 is: 1,441.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,575.66 : 2,173.68 = 1,044.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,575.66/2,173.68 = 1,044.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,575.66x = 2,173.68 × 1,044.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,575.66x = 2,270,756.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,270,756.55/1,575.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.15

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