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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.33, 2,350.08 and 1,183.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.33, 2,350.08 and 1,183.16 is: 1,769.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.33 : 2,350.08 = 1,183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.33/2,350.08 = 1,183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.33x = 2,350.08 × 1,183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.33x = 2,780,520.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,780,520.65/1,571.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.53

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