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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.89, 2,172.03 and 875.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.89, 2,172.03 and 875.25 is: 1,207.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.89 : 2,172.03 = 875.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.89/2,172.03 = 875.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.89x = 2,172.03 × 875.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.89x = 1,901,069.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,901,069.26/1,573.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.88

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