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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.96, 2,171.84 and 944.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.96, 2,171.84 and 944.34 is: 1,303.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.96 : 2,171.84 = 944.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.96/2,171.84 = 944.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.96x = 2,171.84 × 944.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.96x = 2,050,955.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050,955.39/1,573.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.05

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