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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501.77, 2,252.31 and 576.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501.77, 2,252.31 and 576.99 is: 865.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501.77 : 2,252.31 = 576.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501.77/2,252.31 = 576.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501.77x = 2,252.31 × 576.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501.77x = 1,299,560.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,560.35/1,501.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.35

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