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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572.96, 2,170.72 and 943.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572.96, 2,170.72 and 943.86 is: 1,302.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572.96 : 2,170.72 = 943.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572.96/2,170.72 = 943.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572.96x = 2,170.72 × 943.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572.96x = 2,048,855.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,048,855.78/1,572.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.55

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