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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.68, 2,327.52 and 577.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.68, 2,327.52 and 577.55 is: 866.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.68 : 2,327.52 = 577.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.68/2,327.52 = 577.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.68x = 2,327.52 × 577.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.68x = 1,344,259.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,259.18/1,551.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.33

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