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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.58, 2,168.79 and 863.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.58, 2,168.79 and 863.45 is: 1,191.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.58 : 2,168.79 = 863.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.58/2,168.79 = 863.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.58x = 2,168.79 × 863.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.58x = 1,872,631.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,872,631.99/1,571.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.56

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