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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.70, 2,365.20 and 1,114.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.70, 2,365.20 and 1,114.02 is: 1,670.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.70 : 2,365.20 = 1,114.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.70/2,365.20 = 1,114.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.70x = 2,365.20 × 1,114.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.70x = 2,634,880.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634,880.10/1,577.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.08

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