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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.51, 2,171.37 and 910.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.51, 2,171.37 and 910.43 is: 1,256.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.51 : 2,171.37 = 910.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.51/2,171.37 = 910.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.51x = 2,171.37 × 910.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.51x = 1,976,880.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,976,880.39/1,573.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.35

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