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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.07, 2,167.83 and 981.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.07, 2,167.83 and 981.39 is: 1,354.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.07 : 2,167.83 = 981.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.07/2,167.83 = 981.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.07x = 2,167.83 × 981.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.07x = 2,127,486.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,127,486.68/1,571.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.16

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