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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,574.63, 2,173.02 and 866.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,574.63, 2,173.02 and 866.53 is: 1,195.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,574.63 : 2,173.02 = 866.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,574.63/2,173.02 = 866.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,574.63x = 2,173.02 × 866.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,574.63x = 1,882,982.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,982.69/1,574.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.83

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