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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.76, 2,171.43 and 910.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.76, 2,171.43 and 910.59 is: 1,256.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.76 : 2,171.43 = 910.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.76/2,171.43 = 910.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.76x = 2,171.43 × 910.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.76x = 1,977,282.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,977,282.44/1,573.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.41

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