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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,531.84, 2,297.77 and 377.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,531.84, 2,297.77 and 377.59 is: 566.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,531.84 : 2,297.77 = 377.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,531.84/2,297.77 = 377.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,531.84x = 2,297.77 × 377.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,531.84x = 867,614.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,614.97/1,531.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.39

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