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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.73, 2,357.13 and 1,026.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.73, 2,357.13 and 1,026.78 is: 1,539.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.73 : 2,357.13 = 1,026.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.73/2,357.13 = 1,026.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.73x = 2,357.13 × 1,026.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.73x = 2,420,253.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,420,253.94/1,571.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.87

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