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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.44, 2,171.28 and 910.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.44, 2,171.28 and 910.32 is: 1,256.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.44 : 2,171.28 = 910.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.44/2,171.28 = 910.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.44x = 2,171.28 × 910.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.44x = 1,976,559.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,976,559.61/1,573.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.20

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