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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.30, 2,176.45 and 914.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.30, 2,176.45 and 914.03 is: 1,261.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.30 : 2,176.45 = 914.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.30/2,176.45 = 914.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.30x = 2,176.45 × 914.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.30x = 1,989,327.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,327.43/1,577.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.22

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