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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.44, 2,366.65 and 653.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.44, 2,366.65 and 653.43 is: 980.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.44 : 2,366.65 = 653.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.44/2,366.65 = 653.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.44x = 2,366.65 × 653.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.44x = 1,546,432.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,432.81/1,577.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.35

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