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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,576.46, 2,174.85 and 913.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,576.46, 2,174.85 and 913.07 is: 1,259.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,576.46 : 2,174.85 = 913.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,576.46/2,174.85 = 913.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,576.46x = 2,174.85 × 913.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,576.46x = 1,985,795.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,985,795.73/1,576.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.65

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