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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341, 2,011.68 and 571.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341, 2,011.68 and 571.68 is: 857.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341 : 2,011.68 = 571.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341/2,011.68 = 571.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341x = 2,011.68 × 571.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341x = 1,150,037.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,037.22/1,341
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.60

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