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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,574.06, 2,172.40 and 953.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,574.06, 2,172.40 and 953.06 is: 1,315.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,574.06 : 2,172.40 = 953.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,574.06/2,172.40 = 953.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,574.06x = 2,172.40 × 953.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,574.06x = 2,070,414.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,070,414.30/1,574.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.34

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