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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,574.46, 2,173.50 and 1,050.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,574.46, 2,173.50 and 1,050.84 is: 1,450.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,574.46 : 2,173.50 = 1,050.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,574.46/2,173.50 = 1,050.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,574.46x = 2,173.50 × 1,050.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,574.46x = 2,284,000.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,000.74/1,574.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.66

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