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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.22, 2,364.11 and 602.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.22, 2,364.11 and 602.90 is: 903.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.22 : 2,364.11 = 602.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.22/2,364.11 = 602.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.22x = 2,364.11 × 602.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.22x = 1,425,321.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,321.92/1,577.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.69

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