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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.69, 2,366.33 and 1,141.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.69, 2,366.33 and 1,141.04 is: 1,711.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.69 : 2,366.33 = 1,141.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.69/2,366.33 = 1,141.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.69x = 2,366.33 × 1,141.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.69x = 2,700,068.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,700,068.20/1,577.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.40

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