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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.68, 2,171.97 and 875.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.68, 2,171.97 and 875.10 is: 1,207.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.68 : 2,171.97 = 875.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.68/2,171.97 = 875.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.68x = 2,171.97 × 875.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.68x = 1,900,690.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900,690.95/1,573.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.80

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