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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.08, 2,365.58 and 602.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.08, 2,365.58 and 602.60 is: 903.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.08 : 2,365.58 = 602.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.08/2,365.58 = 602.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.08x = 2,365.58 × 602.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.08x = 1,425,498.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,498.51/1,577.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.88

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