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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572.68, 2,170.31 and 983.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572.68, 2,170.31 and 983.55 is: 1,357.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572.68 : 2,170.31 = 983.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572.68/2,170.31 = 983.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572.68x = 2,170.31 × 983.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572.68x = 2,134,608.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134,608.40/1,572.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.31

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