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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.36, 2,167.74 and 1,123.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.36, 2,167.74 and 1,123.25 is: 1,549.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.36 : 2,167.74 = 1,123.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.36/2,167.74 = 1,123.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.36x = 2,167.74 × 1,123.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.36x = 2,434,903.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,434,903.12/1,571.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.56

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