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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.91, 2,177.48 and 914.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.91, 2,177.48 and 914.73 is: 1,262.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.91 : 2,177.48 = 914.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.91/2,177.48 = 914.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.91x = 2,177.48 × 914.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.91x = 1,991,800.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,991,800.40/1,577.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.30

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