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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.51, 2,357.63 and 531.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.51, 2,357.63 and 531.45 is: 797.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.51 : 2,357.63 = 531.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.51/2,357.63 = 531.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.51x = 2,357.63 × 531.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.51x = 1,252,961.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,961.80/1,571.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.30

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