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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.44, 2,168.49 and 872.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.44, 2,168.49 and 872.83 is: 1,204.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.44 : 2,168.49 = 872.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.44/2,168.49 = 872.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.44x = 2,168.49 × 872.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.44x = 1,892,723.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892,723.13/1,571.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.45

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