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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.38, 2,167.19 and 871.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.38, 2,167.19 and 871.75 is: 1,203.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.38 : 2,167.19 = 871.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.38/2,167.19 = 871.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.38x = 2,167.19 × 871.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.38x = 1,889,247.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889,247.88/1,570.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.05

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