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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.82, 2,171.87 and 875.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.82, 2,171.87 and 875.19 is: 1,207.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.82 : 2,171.87 = 875.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.82/2,171.87 = 875.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.82x = 2,171.87 × 875.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.82x = 1,900,798.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900,798.91/1,573.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.76

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