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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.44, 2,027.16 and 571.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.44, 2,027.16 and 571.22 is: 856.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.44 : 2,027.16 = 571.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.44/2,027.16 = 571.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.44x = 2,027.16 × 571.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.44x = 1,157,954.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,954.34/1,351.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.83

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