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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.78, 2,168.50 and 1,129.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.78, 2,168.50 and 1,129.52 is: 1,558.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.78 : 2,168.50 = 1,129.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.78/2,168.50 = 1,129.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.78x = 2,168.50 × 1,129.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.78x = 2,449,364.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,449,364.12/1,571.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.34

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