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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.31, 2,155.98 and 571.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.31, 2,155.98 and 571.62 is: 857.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.31 : 2,155.98 = 571.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.31/2,155.98 = 571.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.31x = 2,155.98 × 571.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.31x = 1,232,398.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,398.43/1,437.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.43

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