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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.24, 2,365.88 and 755.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.24, 2,365.88 and 755.33 is: 1,133.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.24 : 2,365.88 = 755.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.24/2,365.88 = 755.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.24x = 2,365.88 × 755.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.24x = 1,787,004.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,004.53/1,577.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.00

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