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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.14, 2,170.73 and 934.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.14, 2,170.73 and 934.98 is: 1,290.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.14 : 2,170.73 = 934.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.14/2,170.73 = 934.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.14x = 2,170.73 × 934.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.14x = 2,029,591.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029,591.47/1,573.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.15

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