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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.31, 2,057.28 and 591.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.31, 2,057.28 and 591.42 is: 887.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.31 : 2,057.28 = 591.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.31/2,057.28 = 591.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.31x = 2,057.28 × 591.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.31x = 1,216,716.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,716.54/1,371.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.27

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