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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.10, 2,364.57 and 710.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.10, 2,364.57 and 710.94 is: 1,065.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.10 : 2,364.57 = 710.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.10/2,364.57 = 710.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.10x = 2,364.57 × 710.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.10x = 1,681,067.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,067.40/1,577.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.92

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