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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.72, 2,167.68 and 872.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.72, 2,167.68 and 872.08 is: 1,203.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.72 : 2,167.68 = 872.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.72/2,167.68 = 872.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.72x = 2,167.68 × 872.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.72x = 1,890,390.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890,390.37/1,570.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.52

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