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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,552.23, 2,327.55 and 577.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,552.23, 2,327.55 and 577.64 is: 866.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,552.23 : 2,327.55 = 577.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,552.23/2,327.55 = 577.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,552.23x = 2,327.55 × 577.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,552.23x = 1,344,489.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,489.63/1,552.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.17

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