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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.08, 2,174.25 and 1,104.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.08, 2,174.25 and 1,104.34 is: 1,522.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.08 : 2,174.25 = 1,104.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.08/2,174.25 = 1,104.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.08x = 2,174.25 × 1,104.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.08x = 2,401,111.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401,111.25/1,577.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.50

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