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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,574.27, 2,172.35 and 911.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,574.27, 2,172.35 and 911.17 is: 1,257.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,574.27 : 2,172.35 = 911.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,574.27/2,172.35 = 911.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,574.27x = 2,172.35 × 911.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,574.27x = 1,979,372.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,979,372.92/1,574.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.33

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