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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.01, 2,360.66 and 1,265.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.01, 2,360.66 and 1,265.97 is: 1,895.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.01 : 2,360.66 = 1,265.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.01/2,360.66 = 1,265.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.01x = 2,360.66 × 1,265.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.01x = 2,988,518.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,988,518.41/1,577.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.05

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