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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.81, 1,952.71 and 571.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.81, 1,952.71 and 571.39 is: 857.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.81 : 1,952.71 = 571.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.81/1,952.71 = 571.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.81x = 1,952.71 × 571.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.81x = 1,115,752.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,752.66/1,301.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.08

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