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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.50, 2,167.38 and 871.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.50, 2,167.38 and 871.92 is: 1,203.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.50 : 2,167.38 = 871.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.50/2,167.38 = 871.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.50x = 2,167.38 × 871.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.50x = 1,889,781.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889,781.97/1,570.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.30

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