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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,574.51, 2,172.49 and 911.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,574.51, 2,172.49 and 911.32 is: 1,257.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,574.51 : 2,172.49 = 911.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,574.51/2,172.49 = 911.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,574.51x = 2,172.49 × 911.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,574.51x = 1,979,825.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,979,825.88/1,574.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.43

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