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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572.78, 2,170.89 and 1,260.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572.78, 2,170.89 and 1,260.22 is: 1,739.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572.78 : 2,170.89 = 1,260.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572.78/2,170.89 = 1,260.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572.78x = 2,170.89 × 1,260.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572.78x = 2,735,799.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,735,799.00/1,572.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.47

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