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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577, 2,366.22 and 603.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577, 2,366.22 and 603.02 is: 904.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577 : 2,366.22 = 603.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577/2,366.22 = 603.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577x = 2,366.22 × 603.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577x = 1,426,877.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,877.98/1,577
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.81

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