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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572.47, 2,169.42 and 974.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572.47, 2,169.42 and 974.69 is: 1,344.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572.47 : 2,169.42 = 974.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572.47/2,169.42 = 974.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572.47x = 2,169.42 × 974.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572.47x = 2,114,511.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,114,511.98/1,572.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.71

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