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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.05, 2,170.91 and 910.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.05, 2,170.91 and 910.05 is: 1,255.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.05 : 2,170.91 = 910.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.05/2,170.91 = 910.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.05x = 2,170.91 × 910.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.05x = 1,975,632.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,632.10/1,573.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.92

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