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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.02, 2,367.20 and 884.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.02, 2,367.20 and 884.27 is: 1,327.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.02 : 2,367.20 = 884.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.02/2,367.20 = 884.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.02x = 2,367.20 × 884.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.02x = 2,093,227.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,093,227.69/1,577.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.33

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