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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,576.39, 2,175.47 and 913.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,576.39, 2,175.47 and 913.29 is: 1,260.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,576.39 : 2,175.47 = 913.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,576.39/2,175.47 = 913.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,576.39x = 2,175.47 × 913.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,576.39x = 1,986,835.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986,835.00/1,576.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.37

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