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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572.47, 2,170.68 and 982.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572.47, 2,170.68 and 982.88 is: 1,356.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572.47 : 2,170.68 = 982.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572.47/2,170.68 = 982.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572.47x = 2,170.68 × 982.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572.47x = 2,133,517.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133,517.96/1,572.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.79

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