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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,576.53, 2,366.25 and 797.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,576.53, 2,366.25 and 797.08 is: 1,196.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,576.53 : 2,366.25 = 797.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,576.53/2,366.25 = 797.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,576.53x = 2,366.25 × 797.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,576.53x = 1,886,074.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,886,074.73/1,576.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.35

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