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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.31, 2,168.34 and 942.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.31, 2,168.34 and 942.19 is: 1,300.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.31 : 2,168.34 = 942.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.31/2,168.34 = 942.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.31x = 2,168.34 × 942.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.31x = 2,042,988.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,988.26/1,571.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.18

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