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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.52, 2,027.88 and 571.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.52, 2,027.88 and 571.76 is: 857.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.52 : 2,027.88 = 571.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.52/2,027.88 = 571.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.52x = 2,027.88 × 571.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.52x = 1,159,460.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,460.67/1,351.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.89

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