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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.92, 2,172.06 and 865.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.92, 2,172.06 and 865.73 is: 1,194.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.92 : 2,172.06 = 865.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.92/2,172.06 = 865.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.92x = 2,172.06 × 865.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.92x = 1,880,422.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,880,422.93/1,573.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.74

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