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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.42, 2,171.34 and 910.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.42, 2,171.34 and 910.30 is: 1,256.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.42 : 2,171.34 = 910.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.42/2,171.34 = 910.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.42x = 2,171.34 × 910.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.42x = 1,976,570.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,976,570.80/1,573.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.23

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