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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.17, 2,168.22 and 872.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.17, 2,168.22 and 872.55 is: 1,204.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.17 : 2,168.22 = 872.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.17/2,168.22 = 872.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.17x = 2,168.22 × 872.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.17x = 1,891,880.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891,880.36/1,571.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.12

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