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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.01, 2,355.22 and 790.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.01, 2,355.22 and 790.08 is: 1,184.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.01 : 2,355.22 = 790.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.01/2,355.22 = 790.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.01x = 2,355.22 × 790.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.01x = 1,860,812.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860,812.22/1,571.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.47

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