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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.70, 2,172.30 and 984.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.70, 2,172.30 and 984.38 is: 1,358.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.70 : 2,172.30 = 984.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.70/2,172.30 = 984.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.70x = 2,172.30 × 984.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.70x = 2,138,368.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,368.67/1,573.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.82

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