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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.63, 2,168.79 and 873.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.63, 2,168.79 and 873.05 is: 1,204.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.63 : 2,168.79 = 873.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.63/2,168.79 = 873.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.63x = 2,168.79 × 873.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.63x = 1,893,462.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893,462.11/1,571.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.78

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