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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.89, 2,327.81 and 577.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.89, 2,327.81 and 577.97 is: 866.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.89 : 2,327.81 = 577.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.89/2,327.81 = 577.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.89x = 2,327.81 × 577.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.89x = 1,345,389.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,389.82/1,551.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.94

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