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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.84, 2,171.96 and 865.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.84, 2,171.96 and 865.74 is: 1,194.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.84 : 2,171.96 = 865.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.84/2,171.96 = 865.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.84x = 2,171.96 × 865.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.84x = 1,880,350.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,880,350.49/1,573.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.75

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