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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.50, 2,168.76 and 872.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.50, 2,168.76 and 872.92 is: 1,204.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.50 : 2,168.76 = 872.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.50/2,168.76 = 872.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.50x = 2,168.76 × 872.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.50x = 1,893,153.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893,153.98/1,571.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.68

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