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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.29, 2,176.77 and 914.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.29, 2,176.77 and 914.35 is: 1,261.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.29 : 2,176.77 = 914.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.29/2,176.77 = 914.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.29x = 2,176.77 × 914.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.29x = 1,990,329.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,990,329.65/1,577.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.87

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