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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.21, 2,171.27 and 910.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.21, 2,171.27 and 910.05 is: 1,256.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.21 : 2,171.27 = 910.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.21/2,171.27 = 910.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.21x = 2,171.27 × 910.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.21x = 1,975,964.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,964.26/1,573.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.01

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