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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.28, 2,171.24 and 910.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.28, 2,171.24 and 910.30 is: 1,256.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.28 : 2,171.24 = 910.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.28/2,171.24 = 910.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.28x = 2,171.24 × 910.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.28x = 1,976,479.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,976,479.77/1,573.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.28

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