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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,570.84, 2,167.78 and 872.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,570.84, 2,167.78 and 872.28 is: 1,203.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,570.84 : 2,167.78 = 872.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,570.84/2,167.78 = 872.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,570.84x = 2,167.78 × 872.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,570.84x = 1,890,911.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890,911.14/1,570.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.76

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