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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.97, 2,358.78 and 841.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.97, 2,358.78 and 841.50 is: 1,262.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.97 : 2,358.78 = 841.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.97/2,358.78 = 841.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.97x = 2,358.78 × 841.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.97x = 1,984,913.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,984,913.37/1,571.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.69

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