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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.38, 2,171.16 and 874.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.38, 2,171.16 and 874.62 is: 1,206.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.38 : 2,171.16 = 874.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.38/2,171.16 = 874.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.38x = 2,171.16 × 874.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.38x = 1,898,939.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898,939.96/1,573.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.92

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