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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.54, 2,171.28 and 874.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.54, 2,171.28 and 874.78 is: 1,207.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.54 : 2,171.28 = 874.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.54/2,171.28 = 874.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.54x = 2,171.28 × 874.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.54x = 1,899,392.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,899,392.32/1,573.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.08

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