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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.74, 2,034.77 and 576.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.74, 2,034.77 and 576.77 is: 864.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.74 : 2,034.77 = 576.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.74/2,034.77 = 576.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.74x = 2,034.77 × 576.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.74x = 1,173,585.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,585.56/1,357.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.37

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