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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.64, 2,027.73 and 571.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.64, 2,027.73 and 571.64 is: 857.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.64 : 2,027.73 = 571.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.64/2,027.73 = 571.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.64x = 2,027.73 × 571.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.64x = 1,159,131.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,131.58/1,351.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.57

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