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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.55, 2,168.75 and 872.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.55, 2,168.75 and 872.93 is: 1,204.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.55 : 2,168.75 = 872.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.55/2,168.75 = 872.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.55x = 2,168.75 × 872.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.55x = 1,893,166.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893,166.94/1,571.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.65

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