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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,574.99, 2,173.62 and 866.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,574.99, 2,173.62 and 866.97 is: 1,196.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,574.99 : 2,173.62 = 866.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,574.99/2,173.62 = 866.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,574.99x = 2,173.62 × 866.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,574.99x = 1,884,471.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,884,471.48/1,574.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.50

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