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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.45, 2,355.44 and 693.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.45, 2,355.44 and 693.02 is: 1,038.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.45 : 2,355.44 = 693.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.45/2,355.44 = 693.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.45x = 2,355.44 × 693.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.45x = 1,632,351.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,351.79/1,571.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.76

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