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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.64, 2,167.52 and 872

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.64, 2,167.52 and 872 is: 1,203.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.64 : 2,167.52 = 872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.64/2,167.52 = 872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.64x = 2,167.52 × 872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.64x = 1,890,077.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890,077.44/1,570.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.38

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