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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.64, 2,168.64 and 942

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.64, 2,168.64 and 942 is: 1,299.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.64 : 2,168.64 = 942 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.64/2,168.64 = 942/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.64x = 2,168.64 × 942
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.64x = 2,042,858.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,858.88/1,571.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.83

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