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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.54, 2,010.96 and 572.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.54, 2,010.96 and 572.58 is: 858.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.54 : 2,010.96 = 572.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.54/2,010.96 = 572.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.54x = 2,010.96 × 572.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.54x = 1,151,435.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,435.48/1,341.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.29

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