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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,575.69, 2,363.49 and 846.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,575.69, 2,363.49 and 846.69 is: 1,270.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,575.69 : 2,363.49 = 846.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,575.69/2,363.49 = 846.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,575.69x = 2,363.49 × 846.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,575.69x = 2,001,143.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001,143.35/1,575.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.01

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