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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.63, 2,243.90 and 571.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.63, 2,243.90 and 571.21 is: 856.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.63 : 2,243.90 = 571.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.63/2,243.90 = 571.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.63x = 2,243.90 × 571.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.63x = 1,281,735.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,735.26/1,495.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.99

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