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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.72, 2,366.82 and 423.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.72, 2,366.82 and 423.56 is: 635.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.72 : 2,366.82 = 423.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.72/2,366.82 = 423.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.72x = 2,366.82 × 423.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.72x = 1,002,490.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,490.28/1,577.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.40

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