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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.59, 2,176.94 and 914.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.59, 2,176.94 and 914.23 is: 1,261.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.59 : 2,176.94 = 914.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.59/2,176.94 = 914.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.59x = 2,176.94 × 914.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.59x = 1,990,219.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,990,219.29/1,577.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.56

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