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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.48, 2,176.31 and 914.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.48, 2,176.31 and 914.21 is: 1,261.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.48 : 2,176.31 = 914.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.48/2,176.31 = 914.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.48x = 2,176.31 × 914.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.48x = 1,989,588.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,588.91/1,577.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.25

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