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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.39, 1,954.04 and 571.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.39, 1,954.04 and 571.87 is: 858.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.39 : 1,954.04 = 571.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.39/1,954.04 = 571.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.39x = 1,954.04 × 571.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.39x = 1,117,456.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,456.85/1,302.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.00

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