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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.16, 2,166.72 and 871.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.16, 2,166.72 and 871.52 is: 1,202.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.16 : 2,166.72 = 871.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.16/2,166.72 = 871.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.16x = 2,166.72 × 871.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.16x = 1,888,339.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,888,339.81/1,570.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.64

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