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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.68, 2,354.28 and 920.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.68, 2,354.28 and 920.44 is: 1,378.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.68 : 2,354.28 = 920.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.68/2,354.28 = 920.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.68x = 2,354.28 × 920.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.68x = 2,166,973.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,166,973.48/1,571.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.76

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