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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.75, 2,171.78 and 875.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.75, 2,171.78 and 875.13 is: 1,207.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.75 : 2,171.78 = 875.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.75/2,171.78 = 875.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.75x = 2,171.78 × 875.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.75x = 1,900,589.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900,589.83/1,573.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.68

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