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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573, 2,170.74 and 874.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573, 2,170.74 and 874.39 is: 1,206.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573 : 2,170.74 = 874.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573/2,170.74 = 874.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573x = 2,170.74 × 874.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573x = 1,898,073.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898,073.35/1,573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.66

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