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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.35, 2,176.64 and 914.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.35, 2,176.64 and 914.09 is: 1,261.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.35 : 2,176.64 = 914.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.35/2,176.64 = 914.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.35x = 2,176.64 × 914.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.35x = 1,989,629.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,629.40/1,577.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.37

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