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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.12, 2,172.34 and 1,179.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.12, 2,172.34 and 1,179.46 is: 1,628.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.12 : 2,172.34 = 1,179.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.12/2,172.34 = 1,179.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.12x = 2,172.34 × 1,179.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.12x = 2,562,188.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562,188.14/1,573.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.73

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