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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.04, 2,166.62 and 871.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.04, 2,166.62 and 871.41 is: 1,202.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.04 : 2,166.62 = 871.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.04/2,166.62 = 871.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.04x = 2,166.62 × 871.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.04x = 1,888,009.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,888,009.98/1,570.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.53

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