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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572.55, 2,170.13 and 983.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572.55, 2,170.13 and 983.43 is: 1,357.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572.55 : 2,170.13 = 983.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572.55/2,170.13 = 983.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572.55x = 2,170.13 × 983.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572.55x = 2,134,170.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134,170.95/1,572.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.14

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