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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,576.27, 2,174.78 and 913.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,576.27, 2,174.78 and 913.11 is: 1,259.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,576.27 : 2,174.78 = 913.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,576.27/2,174.78 = 913.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,576.27x = 2,174.78 × 913.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,576.27x = 1,985,807.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,985,807.49/1,576.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.81

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