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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.08, 2,170.91 and 864.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.08, 2,170.91 and 864.95 is: 1,193.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.08 : 2,170.91 = 864.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.08/2,170.91 = 864.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.08x = 2,170.91 × 864.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.08x = 1,877,729.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877,729.71/1,573.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.66

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