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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.67, 2,171.47 and 910.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.67, 2,171.47 and 910.73 is: 1,256.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.67 : 2,171.47 = 910.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.67/2,171.47 = 910.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.67x = 2,171.47 × 910.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.67x = 1,977,622.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,977,622.87/1,573.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.69

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