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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.95, 2,356.10 and 704.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.95, 2,356.10 and 704.44 is: 1,055.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.95 : 2,356.10 = 704.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.95/2,356.10 = 704.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.95x = 2,356.10 × 704.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.95x = 1,659,721.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,721.67/1,571.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.84

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