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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.63, 2,172.02 and 910.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.63, 2,172.02 and 910.88 is: 1,257.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.63 : 2,172.02 = 910.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.63/2,172.02 = 910.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.63x = 2,172.02 × 910.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.63x = 1,978,442.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978,442.31/1,573.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.25

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