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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.52, 2,364.59 and 754.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.52, 2,364.59 and 754.05 is: 1,130.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.52 : 2,364.59 = 754.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.52/2,364.59 = 754.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.52x = 2,364.59 × 754.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.52x = 1,783,019.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,783,019.09/1,577.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.27

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