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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.58, 2,362.56 and 796.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.58, 2,362.56 and 796.56 is: 1,192.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.58 : 2,362.56 = 796.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.58/2,362.56 = 796.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.58x = 2,362.56 × 796.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.58x = 1,881,920.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,881,920.79/1,577.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.92

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