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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.01, 2,176.53 and 914.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.01, 2,176.53 and 914.24 is: 1,261.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.01 : 2,176.53 = 914.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.01/2,176.53 = 914.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.01x = 2,176.53 × 914.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.01x = 1,989,866.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,866.22/1,577.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.80

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