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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.61, 2,171.81 and 910.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.61, 2,171.81 and 910.89 is: 1,257.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.61 : 2,171.81 = 910.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.61/2,171.81 = 910.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.61x = 2,171.81 × 910.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.61x = 1,978,282.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978,282.29/1,573.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.17

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