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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.37, 2,325.96 and 577.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.37, 2,325.96 and 577.21 is: 865.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.37 : 2,325.96 = 577.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.37/2,325.96 = 577.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.37x = 2,325.96 × 577.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.37x = 1,342,567.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,567.37/1,551.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.41

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