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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.87, 2,358.21 and 597.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.87, 2,358.21 and 597.44 is: 896.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.87 : 2,358.21 = 597.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.87/2,358.21 = 597.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.87x = 2,358.21 × 597.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.87x = 1,408,897.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,897.12/1,571.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.32

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