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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572.84, 2,170.50 and 864.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572.84, 2,170.50 and 864.66 is: 1,193.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572.84 : 2,170.50 = 864.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572.84/2,170.50 = 864.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572.84x = 2,170.50 × 864.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572.84x = 1,876,744.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,744.53/1,572.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.22

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