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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,573.95, 2,172.29 and 910.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,573.95, 2,172.29 and 910.83 is: 1,257.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,573.95 : 2,172.29 = 910.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,573.95/2,172.29 = 910.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,573.95x = 2,172.29 × 910.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,573.95x = 1,978,582.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978,582.35/1,573.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.08

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