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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.28, 2,171.10 and 874.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.28, 2,171.10 and 874.64 is: 1,206.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.28 : 2,171.10 = 874.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.28/2,171.10 = 874.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.28x = 2,171.10 × 874.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.28x = 1,898,930.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898,930.90/1,573.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.99

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