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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.30, 2,168.37 and 872.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.30, 2,168.37 and 872.66 is: 1,204.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.30 : 2,168.37 = 872.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.30/2,168.37 = 872.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.30x = 2,168.37 × 872.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.30x = 1,892,249.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892,249.76/1,571.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.26

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