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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.81, 2,037.03 and 577.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.81, 2,037.03 and 577.42 is: 866.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.81 : 2,037.03 = 577.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.81/2,037.03 = 577.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.81x = 2,037.03 × 577.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.81x = 1,176,221.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,221.86/1,357.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.26

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