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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.48, 2,168.38 and 942.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.48, 2,168.38 and 942.26 is: 1,300.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.48 : 2,168.38 = 942.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.48/2,168.38 = 942.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.48x = 2,168.38 × 942.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.48x = 2,043,177.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,043,177.74/1,571.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.16

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