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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.09, 2,170.97 and 910.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.09, 2,170.97 and 910.11 is: 1,256.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.09 : 2,170.97 = 910.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.09/2,170.97 = 910.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.09x = 2,170.97 × 910.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.09x = 1,975,821.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,821.51/1,573.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.01

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