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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.83, 2,026.22 and 571.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.83, 2,026.22 and 571.35 is: 857.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.83 : 2,026.22 = 571.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.83/2,026.22 = 571.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.83x = 2,026.22 × 571.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.83x = 1,157,685.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,685.54/1,350.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.02

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