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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,575.57, 2,363.34 and 650.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,575.57, 2,363.34 and 650.52 is: 975.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,575.57 : 2,363.34 = 650.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,575.57/2,363.34 = 650.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,575.57x = 2,363.34 × 650.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,575.57x = 1,537,399.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,399.94/1,575.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.77

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