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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,575.51, 2,174.58 and 912.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,575.51, 2,174.58 and 912.73 is: 1,259.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,575.51 : 2,174.58 = 912.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,575.51/2,174.58 = 912.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,575.51x = 2,174.58 × 912.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,575.51x = 1,984,807.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,984,807.12/1,575.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.78

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