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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572.96, 2,171.43 and 984.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572.96, 2,171.43 and 984.36 is: 1,358.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572.96 : 2,171.43 = 984.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572.96/2,171.43 = 984.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572.96x = 2,171.43 × 984.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572.96x = 2,137,468.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,137,468.83/1,572.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.88

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