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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.52, 2,163.76 and 1,334.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.52, 2,163.76 and 1,334.97 is: 1,838.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.52 : 2,163.76 = 1,334.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.52/2,163.76 = 1,334.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.52x = 2,163.76 × 1,334.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.52x = 2,888,554.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888,554.69/1,571.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.06

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