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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.63, 2,367.35 and 711.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.63, 2,367.35 and 711.95 is: 1,068.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.63 : 2,367.35 = 711.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.63/2,367.35 = 711.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.63x = 2,367.35 × 711.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.63x = 1,685,419.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,419.44/1,577.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.33

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