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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,552.04, 2,327.45 and 577.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,552.04, 2,327.45 and 577.61 is: 866.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,552.04 : 2,327.45 = 577.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,552.04/2,327.45 = 577.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,552.04x = 2,327.45 × 577.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,552.04x = 1,344,343.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,343.87/1,552.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.18

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