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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.46, 2,168.62 and 863.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.46, 2,168.62 and 863.36 is: 1,191.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.46 : 2,168.62 = 863.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.46/2,168.62 = 863.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.46x = 2,168.62 × 863.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.46x = 1,872,289.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,872,289.21/1,571.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.44

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