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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,574.62, 2,172.48 and 911.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,574.62, 2,172.48 and 911.29 is: 1,257.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,574.62 : 2,172.48 = 911.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,574.62/2,172.48 = 911.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,574.62x = 2,172.48 × 911.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,574.62x = 1,979,759.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,979,759.30/1,574.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.29

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