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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.72, 2,171.72 and 875.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.72, 2,171.72 and 875.08 is: 1,207.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.72 : 2,171.72 = 875.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.72/2,171.72 = 875.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.72x = 2,171.72 × 875.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.72x = 1,900,428.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900,428.74/1,573.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.60

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