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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.94, 2,167.06 and 1,199.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.94, 2,167.06 and 1,199.72 is: 1,651.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.94 : 2,167.06 = 1,199.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.94/2,167.06 = 1,199.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.94x = 2,167.06 × 1,199.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.94x = 2,599,865.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,865.22/1,573.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.82

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