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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.32, 2,155.98 and 571.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.32, 2,155.98 and 571.64 is: 857.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.32 : 2,155.98 = 571.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.32/2,155.98 = 571.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.32x = 2,155.98 × 571.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.32x = 1,232,433.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,433.63/1,437.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.46

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