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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.52, 2,168.92 and 872.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.52, 2,168.92 and 872.96 is: 1,204.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.52 : 2,168.92 = 872.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.52/2,168.92 = 872.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.52x = 2,168.92 × 872.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.52x = 1,893,380.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893,380.40/1,571.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.81

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