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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.38, 2,168.50 and 872.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.38, 2,168.50 and 872.76 is: 1,204.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.38 : 2,168.50 = 872.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.38/2,168.50 = 872.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.38x = 2,168.50 × 872.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.38x = 1,892,580.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892,580.06/1,571.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.41

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