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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.87, 2,327.84 and 577.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.87, 2,327.84 and 577.98 is: 866.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.87 : 2,327.84 = 577.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.87/2,327.84 = 577.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.87x = 2,327.84 × 577.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.87x = 1,345,444.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,444.96/1,551.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.98

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