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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,574.76, 2,173.30 and 876.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,574.76, 2,173.30 and 876.26 is: 1,209.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,574.76 : 2,173.30 = 876.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,574.76/2,173.30 = 876.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,574.76x = 2,173.30 × 876.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,574.76x = 1,904,375.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,904,375.86/1,574.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.31

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