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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.32, 2,176.50 and 914.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.32, 2,176.50 and 914.16 is: 1,261.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.32 : 2,176.50 = 914.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.32/2,176.50 = 914.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.32x = 2,176.50 × 914.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.32x = 1,989,669.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,669.24/1,577.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.42

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