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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,576.69, 2,363.44 and 650.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,576.69, 2,363.44 and 650.97 is: 975.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,576.69 : 2,363.44 = 650.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,576.69/2,363.44 = 650.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,576.69x = 2,363.44 × 650.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,576.69x = 1,538,539.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,539.02/1,576.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.80

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