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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.44, 1,967.40 and 571.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.44, 1,967.40 and 571.56 is: 856.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.44 : 1,967.40 = 571.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.44/1,967.40 = 571.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.44x = 1,967.40 × 571.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.44x = 1,124,487.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,487.14/1,312.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.79

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