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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.43, 2,171.16 and 910.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.43, 2,171.16 and 910.15 is: 1,255.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.43 : 2,171.16 = 910.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.43/2,171.16 = 910.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.43x = 2,171.16 × 910.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.43x = 1,976,073.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,976,073.29/1,573.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.91

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