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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.07, 2,356.62 and 531.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.07, 2,356.62 and 531.08 is: 796.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.07 : 2,356.62 = 531.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.07/2,356.62 = 531.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.07x = 2,356.62 × 531.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.07x = 1,251,562.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,562.07/1,571.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.63

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