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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.13, 2,367.03 and 1,090.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.13, 2,367.03 and 1,090.50 is: 1,636.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.13 : 2,367.03 = 1,090.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.13/2,367.03 = 1,090.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.13x = 2,367.03 × 1,090.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.13x = 2,581,246.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,581,246.22/1,577.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.67

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