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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.36, 2,356.34 and 693.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.36, 2,356.34 and 693.36 is: 1,039.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.36 : 2,356.34 = 693.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.36/2,356.34 = 693.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.36x = 2,356.34 × 693.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.36x = 1,633,788.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,788.44/1,571.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.73

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