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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.16, 2,168.20 and 872.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.16, 2,168.20 and 872.53 is: 1,204.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.16 : 2,168.20 = 872.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.16/2,168.20 = 872.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.16x = 2,168.20 × 872.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.16x = 1,891,823.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891,823.35/1,571.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.10

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