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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.06, 2,357.23 and 790.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.06, 2,357.23 and 790.64 is: 1,186.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.06 : 2,357.23 = 790.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.06/2,357.23 = 790.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.06x = 2,357.23 × 790.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.06x = 1,863,706.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,706.56/1,571.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.28

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