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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.47, 2,171.78 and 910.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.47, 2,171.78 and 910.23 is: 1,256.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.47 : 2,171.78 = 910.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.47/2,171.78 = 910.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.47x = 2,171.78 × 910.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.47x = 1,976,814.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,976,814.76/1,573.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.34

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