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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,575.81, 2,363.73 and 601.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,575.81, 2,363.73 and 601.96 is: 902.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,575.81 : 2,363.73 = 601.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,575.81/2,363.73 = 601.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,575.81x = 2,363.73 × 601.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,575.81x = 1,422,870.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,870.91/1,575.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.95

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