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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.32, 2,365.98 and 423.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.32, 2,365.98 and 423.07 is: 634.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.32 : 2,365.98 = 423.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.32/2,365.98 = 423.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.32x = 2,365.98 × 423.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.32x = 1,000,976.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,976.10/1,577.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.61

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