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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.74, 2,167.72 and 872.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.74, 2,167.72 and 872.06 is: 1,203.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.74 : 2,167.72 = 872.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.74/2,167.72 = 872.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.74x = 2,167.72 × 872.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.74x = 1,890,381.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890,381.90/1,570.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.50

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