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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.26, 2,176.62 and 914.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.26, 2,176.62 and 914.14 is: 1,261.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.26 : 2,176.62 = 914.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.26/2,176.62 = 914.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.26x = 2,176.62 × 914.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.26x = 1,989,735.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,735.41/1,577.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.51

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