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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.62, 2,156.99 and 572.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.62, 2,156.99 and 572.02 is: 858.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.62 : 2,156.99 = 572.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.62/2,156.99 = 572.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.62x = 2,156.99 × 572.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.62x = 1,233,841.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,841.42/1,437.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.25

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