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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.41, 2,366.25 and 602.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.41, 2,366.25 and 602.98 is: 904.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.41 : 2,366.25 = 602.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.41/2,366.25 = 602.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.41x = 2,366.25 × 602.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.41x = 1,426,801.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,801.43/1,577.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.52

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