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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.79, 2,170.16 and 982.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.79, 2,170.16 and 982.59 is: 1,356.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.79 : 2,170.16 = 982.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.79/2,170.16 = 982.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.79x = 2,170.16 × 982.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.79x = 2,132,372.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132,372.60/1,571.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.65

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