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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.98, 2,168.90 and 933.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.98, 2,168.90 and 933.82 is: 1,288.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.98 : 2,168.90 = 933.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.98/2,168.90 = 933.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.98x = 2,168.90 × 933.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.98x = 2,025,362.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,362.20/1,571.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.41

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