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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.62, 2,366.97 and 604.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.62, 2,366.97 and 604.00 is: 906.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.62 : 2,366.97 = 604.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.62/2,366.97 = 604.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.62x = 2,366.97 × 604.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.62x = 1,429,635.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,635.03/1,577.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.20

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