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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572.85, 2,168.17 and 982.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572.85, 2,168.17 and 982.36 is: 1,354.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572.85 : 2,168.17 = 982.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572.85/2,168.17 = 982.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572.85x = 2,168.17 × 982.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572.85x = 2,129,923.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,129,923.48/1,572.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.18

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