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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.05, 2,354.59 and 920.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.05, 2,354.59 and 920.17 is: 1,379.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.05 : 2,354.59 = 920.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.05/2,354.59 = 920.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.05x = 2,354.59 × 920.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.05x = 2,166,623.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,166,623.08/1,571.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.09

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