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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.62, 2,171.10 and 910.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.62, 2,171.10 and 910.29 is: 1,255.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.62 : 2,171.10 = 910.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.62/2,171.10 = 910.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.62x = 2,171.10 × 910.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.62x = 1,976,330.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,976,330.62/1,573.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.91

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