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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.16, 2,365.74 and 602.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.16, 2,365.74 and 602.46 is: 903.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.16 : 2,365.74 = 602.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.16/2,365.74 = 602.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.16x = 2,365.74 × 602.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.16x = 1,425,263.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,263.72/1,577.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.69

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