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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.39, 2,366.69 and 756.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.39, 2,366.69 and 756.36 is: 1,134.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.39 : 2,366.69 = 756.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.39/2,366.69 = 756.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.39x = 2,366.69 × 756.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.39x = 1,790,065.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,065.87/1,577.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.83

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