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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.13, 2,170.91 and 910.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.13, 2,170.91 and 910.09 is: 1,255.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.13 : 2,170.91 = 910.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.13/2,170.91 = 910.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.13x = 2,170.91 × 910.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.13x = 1,975,723.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,723.48/1,573.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.92

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