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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.24, 2,169.22 and 982.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.24, 2,169.22 and 982.08 is: 1,355.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.24 : 2,169.22 = 982.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.24/2,169.22 = 982.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.24x = 2,169.22 × 982.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.24x = 2,130,347.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,130,347.58/1,571.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.84

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