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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.13, 2,168.28 and 973.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.13, 2,168.28 and 973.62 is: 1,343.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.13 : 2,168.28 = 973.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.13/2,168.28 = 973.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.13x = 2,168.28 × 973.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.13x = 2,111,080.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,111,080.77/1,571.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.67

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