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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572.13, 2,169.48 and 873.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572.13, 2,169.48 and 873.55 is: 1,205.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572.13 : 2,169.48 = 873.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572.13/2,169.48 = 873.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572.13x = 2,169.48 × 873.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572.13x = 1,895,149.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,895,149.25/1,572.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.47

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