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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.66, 2,168.34 and 981.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.66, 2,168.34 and 981.98 is: 1,354.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.66 : 2,168.34 = 981.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.66/2,168.34 = 981.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.66x = 2,168.34 × 981.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.66x = 2,129,266.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,129,266.51/1,571.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.79

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