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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.25, 2,176.61 and 905.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.25, 2,176.61 and 905.18 is: 1,249.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.25 : 2,176.61 = 905.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.25/2,176.61 = 905.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.25x = 2,176.61 × 905.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.25x = 1,970,208.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,208.43/1,577.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.14

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