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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.08, 1,952.06 and 571.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.08, 1,952.06 and 571.10 is: 856.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.08 : 1,952.06 = 571.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.08/1,952.06 = 571.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.08x = 1,952.06 × 571.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.08x = 1,114,821.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,821.47/1,302.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.19

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