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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,552.57, 2,327.80 and 578.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,552.57, 2,327.80 and 578.14 is: 866.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,552.57 : 2,327.80 = 578.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,552.57/2,327.80 = 578.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,552.57x = 2,327.80 × 578.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,552.57x = 1,345,794.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,794.29/1,552.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.82

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