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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.44, 2,156.16 and 571.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.44, 2,156.16 and 571.75 is: 857.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.44 : 2,156.16 = 571.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.44/2,156.16 = 571.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.44x = 2,156.16 × 571.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.44x = 1,232,773.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,773.70/1,437.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.62

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