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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.28, 2,365.92 and 1,235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.28, 2,365.92 and 1,235.52 is: 1,853.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.28 : 2,365.92 = 1,235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.28/2,365.92 = 1,235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.28x = 2,365.92 × 1,235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.28x = 2,923,141.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,141.48/1,577.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.28

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