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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.43, 2,027.94 and 571.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.43, 2,027.94 and 571.39 is: 857.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.43 : 2,027.94 = 571.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.43/2,027.94 = 571.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.43x = 2,027.94 × 571.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.43x = 1,158,741.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,741.71/1,351.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.42

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