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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.36, 2,356.92 and 882.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.36, 2,356.92 and 882.34 is: 1,323.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.36 : 2,356.92 = 882.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.36/2,356.92 = 882.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.36x = 2,356.92 × 882.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.36x = 2,079,598.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,079,598.90/1,571.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.44

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