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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.24, 2,168.39 and 863.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.24, 2,168.39 and 863.12 is: 1,191.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.24 : 2,168.39 = 863.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.24/2,168.39 = 863.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.24x = 2,168.39 × 863.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.24x = 1,871,565.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,871,565.62/1,571.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.14

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