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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.53, 2,176.60 and 979.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.53, 2,176.60 and 979.75 is: 1,351.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.53 : 2,176.60 = 979.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.53/2,176.60 = 979.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.53x = 2,176.60 × 979.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.53x = 2,132,510.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132,510.96/1,577.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.81

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