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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.45, 2,367.28 and 653.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.45, 2,367.28 and 653.02 is: 979.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.45 : 2,367.28 = 653.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.45/2,367.28 = 653.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.45x = 2,367.28 × 653.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.45x = 1,545,866.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,866.08/1,577.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.98

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