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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.45, 2,177.25 and 914.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.45, 2,177.25 and 914.67 is: 1,262.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.45 : 2,177.25 = 914.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.45/2,177.25 = 914.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.45x = 2,177.25 × 914.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.45x = 1,991,465.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,991,465.26/1,577.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.46

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