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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.68, 2,169.12 and 873.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.68, 2,169.12 and 873.28 is: 1,205.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.68 : 2,169.12 = 873.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.68/2,169.12 = 873.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.68x = 2,169.12 × 873.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.68x = 1,894,249.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,894,249.11/1,571.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.24

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