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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.68, 2,356.71 and 738.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.68, 2,356.71 and 738.61 is: 1,107.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.68 : 2,356.71 = 738.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.68/2,356.71 = 738.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.68x = 2,356.71 × 738.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.68x = 1,740,689.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740,689.57/1,571.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.53

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