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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.55, 2,366.43 and 653.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.55, 2,366.43 and 653.52 is: 980.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.55 : 2,366.43 = 653.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.55/2,366.43 = 653.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.55x = 2,366.43 × 653.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.55x = 1,546,509.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,509.33/1,577.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.32

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