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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,574.85, 2,173.68 and 977.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,574.85, 2,173.68 and 977.70 is: 1,349.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,574.85 : 2,173.68 = 977.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,574.85/2,173.68 = 977.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,574.85x = 2,173.68 × 977.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,574.85x = 2,125,206.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125,206.94/1,574.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.47

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