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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,574, 2,172.03 and 865.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,574, 2,172.03 and 865.93 is: 1,194.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,574 : 2,172.03 = 865.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,574/2,172.03 = 865.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,574x = 2,172.03 × 865.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,574x = 1,880,825.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,880,825.94/1,574
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.93

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