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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572.63, 2,170.17 and 874.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572.63, 2,170.17 and 874.05 is: 1,206.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572.63 : 2,170.17 = 874.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572.63/2,170.17 = 874.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572.63x = 2,170.17 × 874.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572.63x = 1,896,837.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896,837.09/1,572.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.16

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