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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,576.46, 2,175.25 and 913.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,576.46, 2,175.25 and 913.20 is: 1,260.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,576.46 : 2,175.25 = 913.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,576.46/2,175.25 = 913.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,576.46x = 2,175.25 × 913.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,576.46x = 1,986,438.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986,438.30/1,576.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.06

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