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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.94, 2,358.34 and 791

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.94, 2,358.34 and 791 is: 1,186.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.94 : 2,358.34 = 791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.94/2,358.34 = 791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.94x = 2,358.34 × 791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.94x = 1,865,446.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865,446.94/1,571.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.72

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