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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.85, 2,352.90 and 867.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.85, 2,352.90 and 867.27 is: 1,298.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.85 : 2,352.90 = 867.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.85/2,352.90 = 867.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.85x = 2,352.90 × 867.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.85x = 2,040,599.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,599.58/1,571.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.22

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