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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.59, 2,167.43 and 872.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.59, 2,167.43 and 872.01 is: 1,203.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.59 : 2,167.43 = 872.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.59/2,167.43 = 872.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.59x = 2,167.43 × 872.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.59x = 1,890,016.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890,016.27/1,570.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.38

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