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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.80, 2,171.88 and 875.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.80, 2,171.88 and 875.28 is: 1,207.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.80 : 2,171.88 = 875.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.80/2,171.88 = 875.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.80x = 2,171.88 × 875.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.80x = 1,901,003.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,901,003.13/1,573.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.91

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