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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.20, 2,027.59 and 571.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.20, 2,027.59 and 571.15 is: 857.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.20 : 2,027.59 = 571.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.20/2,027.59 = 571.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.20x = 2,027.59 × 571.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.20x = 1,158,053.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,053.67/1,351.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.06

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