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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.72, 2,176.62 and 955.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.72, 2,176.62 and 955.64 is: 1,318.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.72 : 2,176.62 = 955.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.72/2,176.62 = 955.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.72x = 2,176.62 × 955.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.72x = 2,080,065.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,080,065.14/1,577.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.40

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