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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.71, 2,166.39 and 1,200.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.71, 2,166.39 and 1,200.03 is: 1,651.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.71 : 2,166.39 = 1,200.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.71/2,166.39 = 1,200.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.71x = 2,166.39 × 1,200.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.71x = 2,599,732.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,732.99/1,573.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.98

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