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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.66, 2,168.91 and 863.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.66, 2,168.91 and 863.57 is: 1,191.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.66 : 2,168.91 = 863.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.66/2,168.91 = 863.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.66x = 2,168.91 × 863.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.66x = 1,873,005.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873,005.61/1,571.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.74

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