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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.81, 2,358.36 and 791.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.81, 2,358.36 and 791.39 is: 1,187.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.81 : 2,358.36 = 791.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.81/2,358.36 = 791.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.81x = 2,358.36 × 791.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.81x = 1,866,370.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866,370.73/1,571.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.41

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