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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.90, 2,177.12 and 914.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.90, 2,177.12 and 914.62 is: 1,261.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.90 : 2,177.12 = 914.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.90/2,177.12 = 914.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.90x = 2,177.12 × 914.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.90x = 1,991,237.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,991,237.49/1,577.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.95

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