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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.72, 2,366.58 and 551

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.72, 2,366.58 and 551 is: 826.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.72 : 2,366.58 = 551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.72/2,366.58 = 551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.72x = 2,366.58 × 551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.72x = 1,303,985.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,985.58/1,577.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.50

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