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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.34, 2,167.23 and 871.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.34, 2,167.23 and 871.72 is: 1,203.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.34 : 2,167.23 = 871.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.34/2,167.23 = 871.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.34x = 2,167.23 × 871.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.34x = 1,889,217.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889,217.74/1,570.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.06

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