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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.12, 2,043.58 and 571.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.12, 2,043.58 and 571.85 is: 857.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.12 : 2,043.58 = 571.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.12/2,043.58 = 571.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.12x = 2,043.58 × 571.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.12x = 1,168,615.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,615.44/1,362.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.94

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