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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.56, 2,176.20 and 914.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.56, 2,176.20 and 914.26 is: 1,261.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.56 : 2,176.20 = 914.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.56/2,176.20 = 914.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.56x = 2,176.20 × 914.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.56x = 1,989,612.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,612.61/1,577.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.20

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