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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.06, 2,028.41 and 571.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.06, 2,028.41 and 571.67 is: 857.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.06 : 2,028.41 = 571.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.06/2,028.41 = 571.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.06x = 2,028.41 × 571.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.06x = 1,159,578.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,578.29/1,352.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.64

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