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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572, 2,165.90 and 1,171.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572, 2,165.90 and 1,171.96 is: 1,614.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572 : 2,165.90 = 1,171.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572/2,165.90 = 1,171.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572x = 2,165.90 × 1,171.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572x = 2,538,348.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,538,348.16/1,572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.73

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