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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,576.58, 2,173.66 and 986.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,576.58, 2,173.66 and 986.90 is: 1,360.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,576.58 : 2,173.66 = 986.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,576.58/2,173.66 = 986.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,576.58x = 2,173.66 × 986.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,576.58x = 2,145,185.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,185.05/1,576.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.66

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