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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,576.22, 2,174.86 and 913.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,576.22, 2,174.86 and 913.04 is: 1,259.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,576.22 : 2,174.86 = 913.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,576.22/2,174.86 = 913.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,576.22x = 2,174.86 × 913.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,576.22x = 1,985,724.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,985,724.88/1,576.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.80

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