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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.52, 2,011.56 and 571

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.52, 2,011.56 and 571 is: 856.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.52 : 2,011.56 = 571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.52/2,011.56 = 571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.52x = 2,011.56 × 571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.52x = 1,148,600.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,600.76/1,340.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.83

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