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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.62, 2,168.68 and 942.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.62, 2,168.68 and 942.03 is: 1,299.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.62 : 2,168.68 = 942.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.62/2,168.68 = 942.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.62x = 2,168.68 × 942.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.62x = 2,042,956.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,956.20/1,571.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.91

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