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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.18, 2,176.51 and 914.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.18, 2,176.51 and 914.16 is: 1,261.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.18 : 2,176.51 = 914.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.18/2,176.51 = 914.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.18x = 2,176.51 × 914.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.18x = 1,989,678.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,678.38/1,577.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.54

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