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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.81, 2,171.82 and 865.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.81, 2,171.82 and 865.67 is: 1,194.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.81 : 2,171.82 = 865.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.81/2,171.82 = 865.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.81x = 2,171.82 × 865.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.81x = 1,880,079.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,880,079.95/1,573.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.60

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