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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.46, 2,169.36 and 982.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.46, 2,169.36 and 982.86 is: 1,356.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.46 : 2,169.36 = 982.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.46/2,169.36 = 982.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.46x = 2,169.36 × 982.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.46x = 2,132,177.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132,177.17/1,571.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.81

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