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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.61, 2,367.27 and 653.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.61, 2,367.27 and 653.24 is: 980.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.61 : 2,367.27 = 653.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.61/2,367.27 = 653.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.61x = 2,367.27 × 653.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.61x = 1,546,395.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546,395.45/1,577.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.21

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