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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,574.53, 2,172.79 and 875.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,574.53, 2,172.79 and 875.89 is: 1,208.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,574.53 : 2,172.79 = 875.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,574.53/2,172.79 = 875.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,574.53x = 2,172.79 × 875.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,574.53x = 1,903,125.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,903,125.03/1,574.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.69

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