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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.84, 2,157.12 and 571.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.84, 2,157.12 and 571.68 is: 857.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.84 : 2,157.12 = 571.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.84/2,157.12 = 571.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.84x = 2,157.12 × 571.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.84x = 1,233,182.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,182.36/1,437.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.66

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