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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.92, 2,356.26 and 706.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.92, 2,356.26 and 706.48 is: 1,058.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.92 : 2,356.26 = 706.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.92/2,356.26 = 706.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.92x = 2,356.26 × 706.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.92x = 1,664,650.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,650.56/1,571.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.99

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