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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.55, 2,366.83 and 755.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.55, 2,366.83 and 755.88 is: 1,134.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.55 : 2,366.83 = 755.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.55/2,366.83 = 755.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.55x = 2,366.83 × 755.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.55x = 1,789,028.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,028.70/1,577.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.06

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