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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.56, 2,358 and 693.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.56, 2,358 and 693.60 is: 1,040.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.56 : 2,358 = 693.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.56/2,358 = 693.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.56x = 2,358 × 693.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.56x = 1,635,508.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,508.80/1,571.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.69

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