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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,576.73, 2,175.27 and 913.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,576.73, 2,175.27 and 913.45 is: 1,260.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,576.73 : 2,175.27 = 913.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,576.73/2,175.27 = 913.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,576.73x = 2,175.27 × 913.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,576.73x = 1,987,003.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,987,003.00/1,576.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.21

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