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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.05, 2,169.72 and 909.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.05, 2,169.72 and 909.81 is: 1,254.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.05 : 2,169.72 = 909.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.05/2,169.72 = 909.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.05x = 2,169.72 × 909.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.05x = 1,974,032.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,974,032.95/1,573.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.91

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