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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.16, 2,170.94 and 910.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.16, 2,170.94 and 910.01 is: 1,255.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.16 : 2,170.94 = 910.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.16/2,170.94 = 910.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.16x = 2,170.94 × 910.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.16x = 1,975,561.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,561.70/1,573.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.80

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