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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.23, 2,168.26 and 872.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.23, 2,168.26 and 872.56 is: 1,204.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.23 : 2,168.26 = 872.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.23/2,168.26 = 872.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.23x = 2,168.26 × 872.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.23x = 1,891,942.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891,942.37/1,571.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.11

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