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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.01, 2,170.79 and 910.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.01, 2,170.79 and 910.07 is: 1,255.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.01 : 2,170.79 = 910.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.01/2,170.79 = 910.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.01x = 2,170.79 × 910.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.01x = 1,975,562.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,562.28/1,573.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.92

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