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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.51, 2,173.32 and 1,134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.51, 2,173.32 and 1,134.64 is: 1,563.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.51 : 2,173.32 = 1,134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.51/2,173.32 = 1,134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.51x = 2,173.32 × 1,134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.51x = 2,465,935.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,465,935.80/1,577.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.18

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