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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.30, 2,027.43 and 571.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.30, 2,027.43 and 571.50 is: 857.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.30 : 2,027.43 = 571.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.30/2,027.43 = 571.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.30x = 2,027.43 × 571.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.30x = 1,158,676.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,676.25/1,351.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.45

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